SOLUTION: Make sure to superscript all exponents. If you believe that a polynomial is not factorable, label it as prime, Show all stages of factoring separately(i.e., show the result of fact

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Question 176143: Make sure to superscript all exponents. If you believe that a polynomial is not factorable, label it as prime, Show all stages of factoring separately(i.e., show the result of factoring out a GCF before taking the resulting polynomial and factoring it again).
x^2-15wy+3xy-5wx
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Answer by Earlsdon(6287) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:
x%5E2-15wy%2B3xy-5wx
Try factoring by grouping! Group the terms as shown below:
%28x%5E2-5wx%29%2B%283xy-15wy%29 Now look for common factors in each group then factor them.
x%28x-5w%29%2B3y%28x-5w%29 Now you can factor out the (x-5W) since it appears in both terms.
%28x-5w%29%28x%2B3y%29...et voila! There you 'ave it!