Chapter 8, Problem 38SGR

To determine

To use distributive property to factor the given polynomial.

Answer to Problem 38SGR

  $12(x+2y)$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Polynomial: $12x+24y$

Concept used:

Distributive property: $a(b+c)=a\cdot b+a\cdot c$

Calculation:

Consider the polynomial $12x+24y$ ,

Applying the distributive property,

  $\Rightarrow 12(x+2y)$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the factors of the given polynomial are $12(x+2y).$