SOLUTION: 3x(x-5) + (x-5) I know the answer is (x-5)(3x+1) and that I need to factor and the gcf is a binomial but for the life of me I can not remember how this is done. Please show a st

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: 3x(x-5) + (x-5) I know the answer is (x-5)(3x+1) and that I need to factor and the gcf is a binomial but for the life of me I can not remember how this is done. Please show a st      Log On


   

Question 549614: 3x(x-5) + (x-5)
I know the answer is (x-5)(3x+1) and that I need to factor and the gcf is a binomial but for the life of me I can not remember how this is done. Please show a step by step process.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
think of it as
y*z+1*z
(y+1)*(z)
where 3x=y and (x-5)=z