Math  /  Algebra

QuestionFill in the gaps to factorise this expression. 16m+8=8()16 m+8=8(-\square)

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. We are given the expression 16m+816m + 8 and need to factor it.
2. The expression can be factored by identifying common factors.
3. We need to fill in the blank in the expression 8()8(-\square).

STEP 2

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression 16m+816m + 8.
2. Factor out the GCF from the expression.
3. Fill in the blank in the expression 8()8(-\square).

STEP 3

Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 16m16m and 88.
The GCF of 16m16m and 88 is 88.

STEP 4

Factor out the GCF from the expression 16m+816m + 8.
16m+8=8(2m+1) 16m + 8 = 8(2m + 1)

STEP 5

Fill in the blank in the expression 8()8(-\square).
Since we factored 16m+816m + 8 as 8(2m+1)8(2m + 1), we need to express 2m+12m + 1 in the form -\square.
8(2m+1)=8((2m1)) 8(2m + 1) = 8(-( -2m - 1))
Thus, the blank is filled with 2m1-2m - 1.

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