Question What does it mean to factor in this case? I need to factor 4s + 16t. How do I do this?
Answer Hi Joseph,
Factor means to break number(s) into their products. In this case you are given two numbers to break down, 4s and 16t. Begin by factoring each number : 4s can be broken down using 4*1*s and 16t can be broken down using 4*4*t. Notice that other factors can be used but look for the greatest common factor between the terms. In this case it is 4. Now factor the binomial. 4(s 4t) = 4s 16t.
