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Factor the expression: 40x + 15

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Answer:

5(8x+3)

Explanation:


User Nick Foden
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Answer:

5(8x + 3)

Explanation:

Factor out common factors. Find the factors for each number:

40: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40

15: 1, 3, 5, 15

The largest common factor is 5, and so factor out 5 from both terms:

(40x + 15)/5 = 8x + 3

5(8x + 3) is your answer

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