Factorise: 6ab + 12bc

Solution:

Factorization of an algebraic expression refers to finding out the factors of the given algebraic expression.

In the given expression 6ab + 12bc,

The first term, 6ab can be factorized as: 2 × 3 × a × b and

the second term, 12bc can be factorized as : 2 × 2 × 3 × b × c

The common factor for both the terms is 2 × 3 × b = 6b

Taking out the common factor we get,

6ab + 12bc = 6b(a + 2c)

✦ Try This: Factorise: 7x²y³ - 21x³y²

Given, 7x²y³ - 21x³y²

= 7x²y² [y - 3x]

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 9

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 7 Problem 88(i)

Factorise: 6ab + 12bc

Summary:

Factorising 6ab + 12bc we get6b(a + 2c)

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