Factor 2x-5

Problem

2*x−5

Solution

1. Identify the terms in the expression, which are 2*x and 5

2. Determine if there is a greatest common factor (GCF) between the coefficients 2 and 5

3. Observe that 2 and 5 are prime numbers with no common factors other than 1

4. Conclude that the expression cannot be factored further using rational numbers.

Final Answer

2*x−5=2*x−5

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