Question

Factor the expression 4x + 32. Explain each step you take in the process.

Answer 1

Answer:

$4x + 32 = 0 \\ 4x = - 32 \\ x = \frac{ - 32}{4} = - 8 \\ x = - 8 \\ or \\ 4x + 32 = 0 \\ 4(x + 8) = 0 \\ x + 8 = 0 \: \: \: \: \\ x = - 8$

Answer 2

Answer: Sample response: The GCF of 4x and 32 is 4, so the first step is to divide each term by 4. The quotients are x and 8. The factored expression will be 4(x + 8).

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