SOLUTION: Hi, How can I factor this polynomial? -18xy^3+27x^4y thanks Paola

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Question 434240: Hi,
How can I factor this polynomial?
-18xy^3+27x^4y
thanks
Paola
Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To factor -18xy%5E3%2B27x%5E4y,we need to find the common factors in its terms,
We rewrite the polynomial:-9xy%2A2y%5E2%2B9xy%2A3x%5E3, factor out 9xy and have:
9xy%283x%5E3-2y%5E2%29 and the work is done.