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Implicit multiplication such as 2x and 3(x - 1) is understood. Use ^ for powers.
Substitute this value for the variable once the expression is simplified.
Simplified
5x - 4
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Expanded (standard form)
5x - 4
Factored
5(x - 4/5)
Degree
1
Leading coefficient
5
What was done
like terms collected into standard form
Worked out from OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e, chapters 1 and 6: simplifying expressions, the distributive property and factoring polynomials and 1 other source.

How this is worked out

3 steps
  1. Collecting like terms: 2x + 3x - 4 = 5x - 4
  2. Exact rational roots 4/5 come from the rational-root theorem, and each gives a linear factor.
  3. Factored: 5(x - 4/5)

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