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First factor the each term in the expression.
\15 = 3 · 5
\20x = 2 · 2 · 5 · x
\The GCF is the product of the common prime factors in each term.
\GCF = 5
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Write each term as a product of the GCF and its remaining factors.
\15 + 20x = 5 (3) + 5 (4x)
\Combine like terms uisng distribuitve property: ab + ac = a(b + c).
\15 + 20x = 5 (3 + 4x )
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Simplified expression is 5 (3 + 4x ) .
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