Factor 2x-1

Problem

2*x−1

Solution

1. Identify the terms in the expression, which are 2*x and −1

2. Determine if there is a greatest common factor (GCF) other than 1 or −1 for the coefficients 2 and −1

3. Observe that the expression is a linear binomial with no common numerical or variable factors.

4. Conclude that the expression is prime and cannot be factored further over the set of integers.

Final Answer

2*x−1=2*x−1

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