Question

ersComplete the following.(a) Find the greatest common factor (GCE) of 27 and 6.Х5GCF =(b) Use the GCF to factor 27-6.27 – 6 = \ -)

Answer 1

Solution

a) Given the numbers 27 and 6

The greatest common factor is the basically a number that can divide through a gievn set of numbers evenly

The greatest common factor of 27 and 6 is

$\begin{gathered} 27=3\times3\times3 \\ 6=2\times3 \\ \text{GCF}=3 \end{gathered}$

Hence, the GCF of 27 and 6 is 3

b) The GCF to factor 27 - 6 is

$27-6=(3)\times(9-2)$