How do you factor $24x + 3$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-03-06T21:29:01

$3(8x+1)$

You are looking for a number that is a common factor.

3 is prime so we only have a choice between 1 and 3. The value of 1 is a non runner so that leaves us with three. Giving:

$3(8x+1)$

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