Question

factor $12b^2 - 3b$.
a. $3b(4b - 1)$
b. $3(4b^2 - b)$
c. $b(12b - 3)$
d. $3b(2b - 0.5)$

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of terms

GCF of $12b^2$ and $3b$ is $3b$.

Step2: Factor out the GCF

$12b^2 - 3b = 3b(4b) - 3b(1) = 3b(4b - 1)$

Answer:

a. $3b(4b - 1)$