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Complete the factored form of the linear expression.
15x + 12y = ( )( + )

User Zilvinas
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3(5x+4y) both 15 and 12 have the common dividend of 3 therefore you take it out of the equation :)
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Answer:

3(5x + 4y)

Explanation:

Given

15x + 12y ← factor out 3 from each term

= 3(5x + 4y) ← in factored form

User Todd Deshane
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