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Write the expression below as the product of two factors.

(a + 5) + (a + 5) + (a + 5) + (a + 5)​

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Answer:


4*(a+5)

Explanation:

  • If we add up all the terms of the expression, we have that
    (a+5)+(a+5)+(a+5)+(a+5)=4a+20.
  • Then, if we take as common factor 4 we have that
    4a+20=4(a+5).
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