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ACT Math 2.3 Elementary Algebra 310 Views


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ACT Math: Elementary Algebra Drill 2.3. Factor 3x + 3xy.

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Here's your shmoop du jour: for you and your ...brain

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Factor: 3x squared plus 3xy.

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And here are the potential answers...

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OK so what is this question asking?

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Factor, baby.

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What's common in both terms?

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Well, the 3 here is a screamer

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and there's an x in both as well.

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So factor out a 3x and we get 3x times the quantity x plus y.

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And we are good. Thats it. Answer: B.

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