Question

What is an equivalent expression for 5x + 15

Answer 1

The answer is 5(3 + x)

Explanation:

5x + 15

= 15 + 5x

Factor out the Greatest Common Factor ( GCF) , '5'

5( 3 + x)

Final result :

5( 3 + x)

Answer 2

We can write an equivalent expression by factoring this polynomial.

Since the GCF for these terms is 5, we can factor out a 5.

That leaves us with each term divided by 5 inside the parenthses.

So we have 5(x + 3).