SOLUTION: Could someone help me factor completly 5x^2y^7-15x^3y^4 thanks in advance for the help

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Question 69141: Could someone help me factor completly 5x^2y^7-15x^3y^4
thanks in advance for the help
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factor completly 5x^2y^7-15x^3y^4
Find the common factor for each of the below:
coefficients: 5
x-factors : x^2
y-factors : y^4
Combine to get the overall common factor:
5x^2y^4
Factor out the common factor:
5x^2y^4(y^3-3x)
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Cheers,
Stan H.