Question

Factor
`15x+ 40` Show what you're dividing each term by

Answer 1

The answer is 5(3x + 8)

Explanation:

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

`gcf = 5`

Factor out the GCF.

`5( (15x)/(5) + (40)/(5) )`

Simplify each term in parentheses.

`5(3x + 8)`

hence, the answer will be 5(3x + 8).

Answer 2

Answer:

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

Explanation:

The GCF (greatest common factor) of the terms 15x and 40 is 5.
15x/5 + 40/5
5(3x+8)