Combine Like Terms: First, we combine like terms in the expression 10x−8x+2+10. 10x−8x=2x and 2+10=12. So, the expression simplifies to 2x+12.
Find Common Factors: Next, we look for common factors in the terms 2x and 12. Both terms have a common factor of 2.
Factor Out Common Factor: We factor out the common factor of 2 from the expression 2x+12. This gives us 2(x+6).
Check for Further Factoring: We check to see if the expression x+6 can be factored further. Since there are no common factors and it is not a special product, it cannot be factored further.