18xy+3y and his solution
Answer (1)
Answer:[tex]3y(6x + 1)[/tex]Step-by-step explanation:Expression: [tex]18xy + 3y[/tex]Solution (Factoring):1️⃣ Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF):The GCF of 18 and 3 is 3.Both terms have y.2️⃣ Factor out the GCF:[tex]3y[/tex]3️⃣ Divide each term by 3y:[tex] \frac{18xy}{3y} = 6x [/tex][tex] \frac{3y}{3y } = 1[/tex]4️⃣ Write the factored form:[tex]18y + 3y = 3y(6x + 1)[/tex]✅ Answer:[tex]3y(6x + 1)[/tex]
