SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial completely. Explain your steps as you factor. If the polynomial is prime, state that it is prime. aw-5b-bw+5a This is wreking my brain!! Thanks in advanc

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Question 20196: Factor the polynomial completely. Explain your steps as you factor. If the polynomial is prime, state that it is prime.
aw-5b-bw+5a
This is wreking my brain!!
Thanks in advance
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor aw-5b-bw%2B5a by grouping.
%28aw-bw%29+%2B+%285a-5b%29
w%28a-b%29+%2B+5%28a-b%29
%28a-b%29%28w%2B5%29 ...and there you have it!