How to simplify and expression

Find something the parts of the equation (which are separated by a sign (+, -, x, or / )) and sort of un-distribute a common number out.

Step-by-step explanation:

Example: 5x + 10

Step One: Find what number they have in common. (5)

Step Two: Divide it from both parts of the equation and put it outside parentheses.

Step Three (result) : 5 (x+2)