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Factor 15x + 10y =....
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User Ken Lin
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Answer:

Explanation:

15x+10y =

we ca rewrite 15 as 3*5 and 10 as 2*5

3*5*x + 2*5*y =

both terms have a 5 so we factor it out

5 (3x + 2y)

User Pax
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Answer:

Explanation:

What can go into 15 and 10 both equally?

5

5 goes into 15 3 times and 5 goes into 10 twice

5(3x+2y)

HOPE THIS HELPED :3

User Timothy Truckle
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