expression simplification
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Problem
expression simplification
Answer
\(9(3 - w)\)
Step-by-step solution
1. Identify the expression: The given expression is $27 - 9w$.
2. Find the greatest common factor (GCF): The terms in the expression are $27$ and $9w$. The GCF of $27$ and $9$ is $9$.
3. Factor out the GCF: Divide each term by the GCF ($9$).
$27 \div 9 = 3$
$9w \div 9 = w$
4. Write the factored expression: Place the GCF outside the parentheses and the results of the division inside the parentheses.
$9(3 - w)$