Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

3(5x + 4y)

Explanation:

Given

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

= 3(5x + 4y) ← in factored form