5. Using the Distributive Property
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Rewrite the given expression so that it is easier to make groups.
2(8u-15)(3t+2)
To factor by grouping, we will take the greatest common factor of all terms, then the GCF of the first pair of terms and the greatest common factor of the second pair of terms.
Factor out 2
Factor out 3t
Factor out 2
Notice that (8u-15) is a factor of both terms, so we can factor it out.
Factor out (8u-15)
Associative Property of Multiplication