Factor 3x+15

Problem

3*x+15

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 3*x and 15

2. Determine that the number 3 is the largest factor that divides both 3 and 15 evenly.

3. Factor out the GCF by dividing each term by 3 and placing the result inside parentheses.

4. Simplify the expression by writing the GCF outside the parentheses: 3(x + 5)$.

Final Answer

3*x+15=3*(x+5)

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