Question

use the distributive property to factor the expression. use 3 as the common factor.
3b + 4 + 10 + 6b - 2 = 9b + 12
= □ ( ? b + ? )

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the GCF

The given expression is $9b + 12$ and the common - factor is 3.

Step2: Divide each term by the GCF

$\frac{9b}{3}=3b$ and $\frac{12}{3} = 4$.

Answer:

$3(3b + 4)$