SOLUTION: How to factor out 15m^2-5m ??

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Question 812197: How to factor out 15m^2-5m ??
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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15m^2 = 5m*3m

5m = 5m*1

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15m^2-5m

5m * 3m - 5m * 1

5m(3m - 1)

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Final Answer: 5m(3m - 1)