SOLUTION: Factor out the largest common factor. 5x(3x - 5) + 2(3x - 5) Please help with this one.

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Question 281952: Factor out the largest common factor.
5x(3x - 5) + 2(3x - 5)
Please help with this one.
Answer by richwmiller(9135) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

5x(3x - 5) + 2(3x - 5)
(5x+2)*(3x-5)
think of it as
5x*a+2*a
a*(5x+2)
where a=(3x-5)