Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression?
A
B
C
D
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Since 5 is a factor of both terms, and 15, the given expression can be factored and rewritten as .
Choice B is incorrect and may result from subtracting 5 from the constant when factoring 5 from the given expression. Choice C is incorrect and may result from factoring 5 from only the first term, not both terms, of the given expression. Choice D is incorrect and may result from adding 5 to the constant when factoring 5 from the given expression.
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