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Factorize the following:
5x − 15x2

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Solution

The greatest common factor of the terms 5x and 15x2 of the expression 5x - 15x2 is 5x.
Now,
5x = 5x × 1
and
-15x2 = 5x × -3x
Hence, the expression 5x - 15x2 can be factorised as 5x(1 - 3x)​.

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