Taj says the expression 3- 2s cannot be factored using the GCF. Is he correct? Explain why or why not. Select the correct answer below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. Taj is incorrect because all expressions with two terms can be factored. O B. Taj is correct because 3 and - 2s have no common factors. OC. Taj is correct because the greatest common factor of 3 and - 2s is 1 and factoring out 1 does not change the expression. OD. Taj is incorrect because the greatest common factor of 3 and- 2s is The factored expression is (Factor completely.)

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Taj says the expression 3 – 2s cannot be factored using the GCF. Is he
correct? Explain why or why not.
Select the correct answer below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to
complete your choice.
O A. Taj is incorrect because all expressions with two terms can be factored.
O B. Taj is correct because 3 and - 2s have no common factors.
OC. Taj is correct because the greatest common factor of 3 and - 2s is 1 and
factoring out 1 does not change the expression.
OD. Taj is incorrect because the greatest common factor of 3 and - 2s is
The factored expression is
(Factor completely.)
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Transcribed Image Text:Taj says the expression 3 – 2s cannot be factored using the GCF. Is he correct? Explain why or why not. Select the correct answer below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. O A. Taj is incorrect because all expressions with two terms can be factored. O B. Taj is correct because 3 and - 2s have no common factors. OC. Taj is correct because the greatest common factor of 3 and - 2s is 1 and factoring out 1 does not change the expression. OD. Taj is incorrect because the greatest common factor of 3 and - 2s is The factored expression is (Factor completely.) Click to select and enter your answer(s) and then click Check Answer. All parts showing Clear All Check Answer Review progress Question of 12 + Back Next > 10
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