Answer:
5(2x - 1)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
2(x - 6) + 4(2x + 1) + 3 ← distribute both parenthesis
= 2x - 12 + 8x + 4 + 3 ← collect like terms
= (2x + 8x) + (- 12 + 4 + 3)
= 10x + (- 5)
= 10x - 5 ← factor out 5 from each term
= 5(2x - 1) ← in factored form
