Algebra Examples

$10 a - 25 + 5 b$

Step 1

The polynomial cannot be factored using the grouping method. Try a different method, or if you aren't sure, choose Factor.

The polynomial cannot be factored using the grouping method.

Step 2

Factor $5$ out of $10 a - 25 + 5 b$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor $5$ out of $10 a$ .

$5 (2 a) - 25 + 5 b$

Step 2.2

Factor $5$ out of $- 25$ .

$5 (2 a) + 5 \cdot - 5 + 5 b$

Step 2.3

Factor $5$ out of $5 (2 a) + 5 \cdot - 5$ .

$5 (2 a - 5) + 5 b$

Step 2.4

Factor $5$ out of $5 (2 a - 5) + 5 b$ .

$5 (2 a - 5 + b)$