{ "quality": "clear", "question_count": 1, "skills_matched": [ "step_cot", "explain_then_answer", "quick" ], "needs_drawing": false, "concepts_used": [ "Factoring Polynomials", "Greatest Common Factor" ], "new_concepts": [], "current_concepts": [ "Factoring Polynomials", "Greatest Common Factor" ] } ## Identify the terms and find the greatest common factor \[ \begin{aligned} &\text{Expression: } 42a - 12b + 69\\ &\text{GCF}(42, 12, 69) = 3 \end{aligned} \] ## Factor out the greatest common factor \[ \begin{aligned} &42a - 12b + 69 = 3(14a - 4b + 23) \end{aligned} \] $3(14a - 4b + 23)$ { "subject": "Mathematics", "question_type": "Free Response", "knowledge_point": [ "Mathematics", "Algebra", "Factoring Polynomials" ] }

\\42a - 12b + 69\\

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$\\42a - 12b + 69\\$

Question

\\42a - 12b + 69\\

Explanation:

Identify the terms and find the greatest common factor

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Factor out the greatest common factor

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Answer:

$3(14a - 4b + 23)$