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Factor the expression -24x -30

User Jos Van Weesel
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Answer: -6(4x-5)

Explanation:

Factor -6 out of -24x-30

-24x/-6=-4x

-30/-6=-5

-6(-4x-5)

User Geek Stocks
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Answer:

-6(4x+5)

Explanation:

-24 = -6 * 4

-30 = -6 * 5

6 is a common factor of both 24 and 30.

-6(4x) = -24x

-6(5) = -30

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