Question

Factor the polynomial 3x – 75

Answer 1

3(x-25)

Explanation:

The common factor is three

divide both terms by three

3x/3 = x

-75/3 = -25

put them back together with the three outside of the parentheses

3(x-25)

Answer 2

3(x -25)

Explanation:

common factor is 3,

75 / 3 = 25

3x / 3 = x