Question

Maths-please help Factorise 3y+15

Answer 1

Answer:

3(y + 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

Factorization is a process which is like the opposite of expansion. It involves factoring out the common factors from the given terms.

Thus to factorize 3y + 15, we have to consider the common factor(s) of the two terms. The common factor is 3 because the two terms (i.e 3y and 15) are both divisible by 3 only.

So that:

3y + 15= 3($\frac{3y}{3}$ + $\frac{15}{3}$)

           = 3(y + 5)

The outcome of the process is 3(y + 5).