how do i factor out the coefficient of the variable ex. 10x-45

Answer 1

which coefficient do you want to factor, the leading coefficient or the tail constant???

factoring out the leading coefficient of 10:

10x - 45 = 10(x - 45/10) = 10(x - 9/2)

factoring out the tail constant:

45( (10/45) x - 1) =

45( (2/9)x - 1)