Question

factor 34 + 24. write your answer in the form a(b + c) where a is the gcf of 34 and 24.

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of 34 and 24

Factors of 34: \(1, 2, 17, 34\)
Factors of 24: \(1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24\)
GCF is \(2\).

Step2: Divide each term by GCF

\(34 \div 2 = 17\), \(24 \div 2 = 12\).

Step3: Write in factored form

\(2(17 + 12)\).

Answer:

\(2(17 + 12)\)