5x + 15 Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression?

The correct answer is A. Choice A is correct. Since 5 is a factor of both terms, 5x and 15 , the given expression can be factored and rewritten as 5(x + 3) .

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Choice B

Choice B is incorrect and may result from subtracting $5$ from the constant when factoring $5$ from the given expression.

Choice C

Choice C is incorrect and may result from factoring $5$ from only the first term, not both terms, of the given expression.

Choice D

Choice D is incorrect and may result from adding $5$ to the constant when factoring $5$ from the given expression.

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