SOLUTION: please factor this polynomial using greatest common factor.
5x squared y cubed - 15x cubed y to the second power. thanks.
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Question 181641: please factor this polynomial using greatest common factor.
5x squared y cubed - 15x cubed y to the second power. thanks.
Answer by eperette(173) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x^2y^3 -15x^3y^2
(1)notice that 5 and -15 both have common factor of 5
(2)notice that x^2 and x^3 both have common factor of x^2
(3)notice that y^3 and y^2 both have common factor of y^2
start by taking out factor and inside parenthesis leaving what is left
5x^2y^2(1y - 3x)
or
5x^2y^2(y-3x)
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