Question

factor 56r + 48. write your answer as a product with a whole number greater than 1.

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of 56 and 48

Factors of 56: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 14, 28, 56
Factors of 48: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48
GCF is 8.

Step2: Factor out GCF

$56r + 48 = 8 \times 7r + 8 \times 6 = 8(7r + 6)$

Answer:

$8(7r + 6)$