Factor 11x+55y

Problem

11*x+55*y

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerical coefficients 11 and 55

2. Determine that 11 is a factor of both terms since 11×1=11 and 11×5=55

3. Factor out the GCF of 11 from each term in the expression.

4. Rewrite the expression as the product of the GCF and the remaining terms inside parentheses.

Final Answer

11*x+55*y=11*(x+5*y)

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