SOLUTION: Factor completely: ax-ay+x^2-xy I am so Confused;0?

Question 84515: Factor completely: ax-ay+x^2-xy I am so Confused;0?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Group like terms

Factor an "a" out of the first group and factor an "x" out of the second group

Combine like terms

So factors to

Notice that if we foil we get . This verifies our answer.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Factor completely. ax � ay + x^2 �... (answered by checkley71)

Factor completely. ax � ay + x^2 �... (answered by Nate)

Factor completely. ax-ay+x squared... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

this equation is asking to factor completely ax-ay+x^2-xy please help,I am not sure... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

Factor completely: 5x3 - 5x2y + ax - ay + y -... (answered by fractalier)

Factor by grouping... (answered by mananth)

Factor each polynomial completely x^3y + 2x^2y^2 + xy^2 Is the common factor X^3 ? (answered by stanbon)

Please help Find the greatest common factor (GCF) 12a^2b, 18ab^2, 24a^3b^3... (answered by Jessmh123)

factor: ax - ay - bx -... (answered by tinbar)