2x² + 8x Greatest Common Factor

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**Greatest Common Factor (GCF)**

The expression provided is:

\[ 2x^2 + 8x \]

To find the greatest common factor, identify the highest factor that divides all terms. In this expression, both terms share a common factor of \(2x\). Factoring out \(2x\), we get:

\[ 2x(x + 4) \]

Thus, the greatest common factor is \(2x\).
Transcribed Image Text:**Greatest Common Factor (GCF)** The expression provided is: \[ 2x^2 + 8x \] To find the greatest common factor, identify the highest factor that divides all terms. In this expression, both terms share a common factor of \(2x\). Factoring out \(2x\), we get: \[ 2x(x + 4) \] Thus, the greatest common factor is \(2x\).
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