SOLUTION: how do you do this factoring problem? 5y(y+3)-2(y+3)

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: how do you do this factoring problem? 5y(y+3)-2(y+3)      Log On


   

Question 599446: how do you do this factoring problem?
5y(y+3)-2(y+3)
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5y(y+3)-2(y+3)
factor out what is common to both terms (y+3):
(y+3)(5y-2) (this is what they're looking for)