we factorise a number by finding the common factor. example: 2x+6 = 2 is the common factor the 2 is then put outside the bracket 2x+6 = 2(x+3)
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-9(a + b)
Neither. Factorise and then multiply a subset of factors.
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If it does not have a common factor, you cannot factorise it!
You take out the common factor, namely, "g".
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First you factorise it. Then you cancel out the common terms.
You look for a common factor between the two terms, take it out, and use the distributive property.
For each of a list of algebraic expressions, find one or more common factors and factorise the expression.
Step 1 : Prime Factorise each number and write in index notation. Step 2 : Multiply the lowest power of each common factor of the given numbers