Question

How do you factor `5w + 5z + xw + xz`?

Answer 1

Factor by grouping:

`5w+5z+xw+xz = (5+x)(w+z)`

Explanation:

`5w+5z+xw+xz`

`= (5w+5z)+(xw+xz)`

`=5(w+z)+x(w+z)`

`=(5+x)(w+z)`