How do you factor this expression?
10x+15
You can factor 5 out of both terms
5(2x+3)
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Write an expression equivalent to 10x + 15 using the distributive property
To factor the expression 10x + 15, we need to find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms.
Step 1: Identify the GCF of 10x and 15.
The GCF of 10x and 15 is 5, because both terms are divisible by 5.
Step 2: Divide each term by the GCF.
10x ÷ 5 = 2x
15 ÷ 5 = 3
Step 3: Write the factored expression.
The factored expression is 5(2x + 3).
Therefore, the factored form of the expression 10x + 15 is 5(2x + 3).