SOLUTION: I need help please.Explain why (x^2+5y)a+6(x^2+5y) is not in factored form. Then factor the polynomial.

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Question 886114: I need help please.Explain why (x^2+5y)a+6(x^2+5y) is not in factored form. Then factor the polynomial.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two expressions are summed. Each of those expressions has the factor x%5E2%2B5y; the reverse of the Distributive Property will allow factorization.