Factorize
If you factorize the distributive law is applied in reverse. A common factor is factorized.
$\color{red}{a}b+\color{red}{a}c=\color{red}{a}\cdot(b+c)$
Examples
- $8z+8xy=8(z+xy)$
- $8ab-24a=8a(b-3)$
- $-36a+12b-54=6(-6a+2b-9)$
If you factorize the distributive law is applied in reverse. A common factor is factorized.