Factor 5x+10

Problem

5*x+10

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 5*x and 10

2. Determine that the largest number that divides both 5 and 10 is 5

3. Factor out the GCF by dividing each term by 5 and placing it outside a set of parentheses.

4. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses: 5*x÷5=x and 10÷5=2

Final Answer

5*x+10=5*(x+2)

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