To use the Distributive Property in reverse, we have to find the greatest common factor (GCF) between the terms.
30x&= 2 *3 * 5 * x
40 &= 2 * 2 * 2 * 5In this case, the GCF is the product of the common prime factors.
2 * 5 = 10
Let's factor out the GCF for our expression.