SOLUTION: express this in factored form using the greatest common factor. Show work. 10xy + 25ax

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Question 1105543: express this in factored form using the greatest common factor. Show work.

10xy + 25ax
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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First step can be
2%2A5%2Ax%2Ay%2B5%2A5%2Aa%2Ax

Second step, if it were what you want, could be
5x%2A2y%2B5x%2A5a


Factorization should be obvious.

Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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10xy + 25ax = 5x*(2y + 5a).