how do you factor this?

x(x-3)+5(x-3)

4 answers

x(x-3) + 5(x-3)
What factors do both expressions have in common?

Answer, (x-3)

Can you factor now?
so is it 3x^2+15x?
no its (x+5)(x-3)
Correct, (x - 3)(x + 5)