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Envision Math 2.0: Grade 7, Volume 1

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5. Factor Expressions

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Exercise 5 Page 216

Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 6x and 15.

3(2x + 5)

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To use the Distributive Property, we have to find the greatest common factor (GCF) between the terms. 6x&=2* 3* x 15&= 3* 5 In this case, the GCF is 3. Now, we can factor out 3 from the given expression.

6x + 15

SplitIntoFactors

Split into factors

2* 3 * x + 3* 5

Factor out 3

3(2x + 5)

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Do You Understand? p.216

Do You Know How? p.216

Practice & Problem Solving p.217-218

Assessment Practice p.218