Factor the algebraic expression: 5m - 15

Answer 1

To factor the expression \( 5m - 15 \), we can look for the greatest common factor (GCF) of the two terms.

The GCF of \( 5m \) and \( 15 \) is \( 5 \).

Now, we can factor out \( 5 \):

\[ 5m - 15 = 5(m - 3) \]

So, the factored form of the expression \( 5m - 15 \) is:

\[ 5(m - 3) \]