Question

Factor the expression using the GCF: -5x + 20

5(x + 4)
5(x-4)
-5(x + 4)
-5(x-4)

Answer 1

Answer: Choice [D]

Explanation:

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Note that -5x and 20 have a -5 in common. Let's factor it out! (:

To factor it out, we first need to divide -5x and 20 by -5.

⚜ x-4 ⚜

is what we obtain

Next we put parentheses around -x+4

(x-4)

is what we obtain

Now, we put 5 outside the parentheses

-5(x-4)

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Answer 2

The answer fam is........-5(x-4)