How do you factor 15x2 (squared) -25x?

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How do you factor 15x2 (squared) -25x?

2007-01-11 10:14:36 · 3 answers · asked by christielynn01 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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15x^2 - 25x
The greatest common factor is 5x.
Divide each term by 5x, and write the 5x in front of the parentheses.
15x^2/(5x) = 3x
-25x/(5x) = -5
Answer: 5x(3x-5)

2007-01-11 10:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by MsMath 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

15x2-25x = 5x(3x+5)

2007-01-11 18:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by Raimon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

15x^2 - 25x

Find factor common to both terms

It is 5x

5x(3x - 5)

2007-01-11 18:19:30 · answer #3 · answered by kindricko 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋