Question

How do you factor ex 10x+5y and how do you get the numbers in the “( )”

Answer 1

Explanation:

Look for one or more common factors. Note here that 5 is a factor of 10x and also a factor of 5y, so 5 is a common factor of 10x+5y, and so ...

10x+5y = 5(2x + 1y) = 5(2x + y)

Repeat: dividing both terms of 10x+5y by the common factor 5 yields

5(2x + 1y) = 5(2x + y)