SOLUTION: How do I factor 2x^2y^2+4xy Thank you.

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Question 970969: How do I factor 2x^2y^2+4xy
Thank you.

Answer by Theo(13342)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i'm not totally sure, but i think you would do the following:

factor out the common factor of 2xy to get:

2x^2*y^2 + 4*x*y = 2*x*y * (x*y + 2)

i don't believe it can be factored any more than that.

i did check online and the answer appears to be correct.





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