SOLUTION: 18x^2+12xy-3rx-2ry

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Question 40947: 18x^2+12xy-3rx-2ry
Found 2 solutions by fractalier, stanbon:
Answer by fractalier(2101) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor by grouping...
18x^2 + 12xy - 3rx - 2ry =
(18x^2 + 12xy) - (3rx + 2ry) =
6x(3x + 2y) - r(3x + 2y) =
(6x - r)(3x + 2y)

Answer by stanbon(48579) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18x^2+12xy-3rx-2ry
=6x(3x+2y)-r(3x+y)
=(3x+y)(6x-r)
cheers,
stan H.