Chapter 7.5, Problem 24IP

To determine

Find the GCF of $32a\text{and}48b$

Answer to Problem 24IP

GCF of $32a\text{and}48b$ is $16$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Pair of monomials: $32a\text{and}48b$

Concept Used:

GCF is the greatest common factor of the pair of monomials.

Calculation:

  $\begin{array}{l}32a=2·2·2·2·2·a\\ 48b=2·2·2·2·3·b\\ \text{GCF}=2·2·2·2=16\end{array}$

Thus, GCF of $32a\text{and}48b$ is $16$