Question

factor 20u - 12v. write your answer as a product with a whole number greater than 1.

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of 20 and 12

Factors of 20: \(1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20\)
Factors of 12: \(1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12\)
GCF is \(4\).

Step2: Factor out GCF

\(20u - 12v = 4(5u - 3v)\)

Answer:

\(4(5u - 3v)\)