How do you factor ex 10x+5y and how do you get the numbers in the " ()"

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Lou

Mathematics

19 March, 04:32

How do you factor ex 10x+5y and how do you get the numbers in the " ()"

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Giuliana Ritter · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Look for one or more common factors. Note here that 5 is a factor of 10x and also a factor of 5y, so 5 is a common factor of 10x+5y, and so ...

10x+5y = 5 (2x + 1y) = 5 (2x + y)

Repeat: dividing both terms of 10x+5y by the common factor 5 yields

5 (2x + 1y) = 5 (2x + y)