SOLUTION: last question Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, enter PRIME. 6a - 6b + ax - bx I don't know if I have to right answer, so I want to make sure. Some p

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: last question Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, enter PRIME. 6a - 6b + ax - bx I don't know if I have to right answer, so I want to make sure. Some p      Log On


   

Question 319189: last question
Factor completely. If the polynomial cannot be factored, enter PRIME.
6a - 6b + ax - bx
I don't know if I have to right answer, so I want to make sure. Some please show me.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

6a-6b%2Bax-bx Start with the given expression


%286a-6b%29%2B%28ax-bx%29 Group like terms


6%28a-b%29%2Bx%28a-b%29 Factor out the GCF 6 out of the first group. Factor out the GCF x out of the second group


%286%2Bx%29%28a-b%29 Since we have the common term a-b, we can combine like terms


So 6a-6b%2Bax-bx factors to %286%2Bx%29%28a-b%29


In other words, 6a-6b%2Bax-bx=%286%2Bx%29%28a-b%29