SOLUTION: How do I factor an expression?

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Question 283374: How do I factor an expression?

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Depends on what the expression is. How about an example?
Generally find a term that is common to all the terms.
ax+bx=(a+b)*x

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