Question

Write an expression equivalent to 5x²-15x that is a product of two expressions.

Answer 1

15.3x

Explanation:

Answer 2

5x(x-3)

Explanation:

This question wants us to factor the expression 5x^2 - 15x.

Let's look at what we can take out. Both terms have at least one x in them. Let's take it out.

• x(5x-15)

What else do they have in common? Both terms are divisible by 5. Let's take it out.

• 5x(x-3)

Now there's no further we can go. This is our answer!