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

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Bluemagica · Answer 1 · 2022-01-04T09:03:06+0000

Answer:

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)