The factorised form of 3x - 24 is
(a) 3x × 24
(b) 3 (x - 8)
(c) 24 (x - 3)
(d) 3(x -12)

Solution:

Correct option is (b).

Given, 3x - 24

Taking 3 as the common factor between the two terms, we get

= 3(x - 8)

✦ Try This: The factorised form of 5p + 30 is (i) 5, (ii) p + 6, (iii) 5p + 6, (iv) 5(p + 6)

Correct option is (iv).

Given, 5p + 30

= 5(p + 6)

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

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 7 Problem 27

The factorised form of 3x - 24 is (a) 3x × 24, (b) 3 (x - 8), (c) 24 (x - 3), (d) 3(x - 12)

Summary:

The factorised form of 3x - 24 is 3(x - 8)

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