SOLUTION: Hi! My question is on the topic of common monomial factors. The direction says to get the greatest common factor and factor the whole expression. My question is: 3x^5y^2-21x^

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Hi! My question is on the topic of common monomial factors. The direction says to get the greatest common factor and factor the whole expression. My question is: 3x^5y^2-21x^      Log On


   

Question 87717: Hi! My question is on the topic of common monomial factors. The direction says to get the greatest common factor and factor the whole expression.
My question is:
3x^5y^2-21x^2y^7
I tried my very best to complete the question. Here is some of my work:
3x^5y^2-21x^2y^7
-> 3x^2y^2(x^3-7y^5)
I would appreciate all of your help.
Thanks.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x^5y^2-21x^2y^7
= 3x^2y^2[x^3 - 7y^5]
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Cheers,
Stan H.