SOLUTION: Factor Completely. 5x^2y + 5xy - 60y Please help!

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Question 340980: Factor Completely.
5x^2y + 5xy - 60y
Please help!
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x^2y + 5xy - 60y
Factor out what is common among all three terms:
5y(x^2 + x - 12)
Next, factor the expression inside the parenthesis:
5(x+4)(x-3)