Identify Common Factor: Step Title: Identify the Common FactorConcise Step Description: Look for a common factor in the terms of the expression.Step Calculation: Both terms, 2a and −12, are divisible by 2.Math Error Check:
Factor Out:Step Title: Factor Out the Greatest Common FactorConcise Step Description: Factor out the common factor from each term.Step Calculation: 2(a−6)Math Error Check:
Check by Multiplying:Step Title: Check by MultiplyingConcise Step Description: Multiply the factors to check if the original expression is obtained.Step Calculation: 2×(a−6)=2a−12Math Error Check: