Question

Factor: 9x^2 + 15x.

Answer 1

Answer:

3(3x^2 + 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

step 1: find out the greatest common factor (GCF) of the number 9 and 15

ex: 9x^2 + 15x   (3 * 3x^2 + 3 * 5)

step 2: factor out the common term 3

ex: 3 * 3x^2 + 3 * 5   (3 * 3x^2 + 5)

step 3: simplify the equation

3 * 3x^2 + 5   [3(3x^2 + 5)]