Factor 5x+5

Problem

5*x+5

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression.

2. Determine that both 5*x and 5 are divisible by 5

3. Factor out the constant 5 from each term by dividing.

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

Final Answer

5*x+5=5*(x+1)

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