SOLUTION: Factoring out the opposite of the GCF
Factor each polynomial twice. First factor out the greatest common factor, and then factor out the opposite of the GCF.
Factor: 12u^5v^6
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Question 436336: Factoring out the opposite of the GCF
Factor each polynomial twice. First factor out the greatest common factor, and then factor out the opposite of the GCF.
Factor: 12u^5v^6 + 18u^2v^3 - 15u^4v^5
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First factor out the greatest common factor, and then factor out the opposite of the GCF.
Factor: 12u^5v^6 + 18u^2v^3 - 15u^4v^5
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GCF: 3u^2v^3
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Factored form:
3u^2v^3[4u^3v^3 + 6 - 5u^2v^2]
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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