Pre-Algebra Examples

$22 b + 31 b$ , $5 b - 36$

Step 1

Add $22 b$ and $31 b$ .

$53 b + 5 b - 36$

Step 2

Add $53 b$ and $5 b$ .

$58 b - 36$

Step 3

Factor $2$ out of $58 b - 36$ .

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Step 3.1

Factor $2$ out of $58 b$ .

$2 (29 b) - 36$

Step 3.2

Factor $2$ out of $- 36$ .

$2 (29 b) + 2 (- 18)$

Step 3.3

Factor $2$ out of $2 (29 b) + 2 (- 18)$ .

$2 (29 b - 18)$

Step 4

The greatest common factor $GCF$ is the term in front of the factored expression.

$2$