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Simply each expression my factoring 5m-15

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Answer:

5(m-3)

Explanation:

The first step in factoring is to bring out the greatest common factor. In this case, the GCF between 5m and -15 is 5.

To find out out the expression inside the parenthesis, divide the current expression by the GCF,

(5m-15)/5

m-3

Multiply that by the GCF.

5(m-3)

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