Question

factor the expression using the gcf.
the expression 36a + 16b factored using the gcf is \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of 36 and 16

Factors of 36: \(1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36\)
Factors of 16: \(1, 2, 4, 8, 16\)
GCF is \(4\).

Step2: Factor out GCF from each term

\(36a = 4 \times 9a\), \(16b = 4 \times 4b\)
So, \(36a + 16b = 4(9a + 4b)\).

Answer:

\(4(9a + 4b)\)