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Factor each expression.

(I’m stupid so please don’t judge)


10x + 15y = _____
35x + 63y = _____

User Edward Tan
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Answer:

1. 5(2x+3y)

2. 7(5x+9y)

Explanation:

Answer 1

1 Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

GCF = 5

2 Factor out the GCF. (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)

5(10x/5 + 15y/5)

3 Simplify each term in parentheses.

5(2x+3y)

Answer 2

1 Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

GCF = 7

2 Factor out the GCF. (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)

7(35x/7 + 63y/7)

3 Simplify each term in parentheses.

7(5x+9y)

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