Answer:
Find something the parts of the equation (which are separated by a sign (+, -, x, or /)) and sort of un-distribute a common number out.
Step-by-step explanation:
Example: 5x + 10
Step One: Find what number they have in common. (5)
Step Two: Divide it from both parts of the equation and put it outside parentheses.
Step Three (result): 5(x+2)
