Factor the GCF out of the given expression.
-9x + 27
A) 3(x + 9)
B) 9
C) 9(x + 27)
D) 9(x + 3)

Name: Factor the GCF out of the given expression. -9x + 27 A) 3(x + 9) B) 9 C) 9(x + 27) D) 9(x + 3)
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The GCF of 9x and 27 is 9. When we divide both terms by 9, we get: (9x/9) + (27/9) = x + 3. Therefore, the factored form is 9(x + 3). Choice D is the only option that includes the GCF of 9 and the correct factored form.

Factor the GCF Out of the Given Expression