SOLUTION: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this. 5n + 5w - n^2

SOLUTION: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this. 5n + 5w - n^2 - nw

Question 242242: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this.
5n + 5w - n^2 - nw
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5n + 5w - n^2 - nw
=5(n+w)-n(n+w)
=(5-n)(n+w)
Since it is factorable it is not prime.
.
Ed
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