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Factor the expression 15x - 10xy

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Answer: 5x(3-2y)

Explanation:

Step 1:

Find the greatest common factor (GCF):

Both values have 5x as the GCF.

Step 2:

Take out the GCF:

15x/5x=3

-10xy/5x=-2y

Step 3:

Write it out:

5x(3-2y)

Check:

Apply Distributive Property:

5x*3=15x

5x*-2y=-10xy

15x-10xy=15x-10xy

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The answer is 5x(3-2y)
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