SOLUTION: Fully factorize: a. -5mp-30m b. 4xy-16xy^4

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Question 170432: Fully factorize:
a. -5mp-30m
b. 4xy-16xy^4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a)


-5mp-30m Start with the given expression


-5m%28p%2B6%29 Factor out the GCF -5m


So -5mp-30m factors to -5m%28p%2B6%29





b)


4xy-16xy%5E4 Start with the given expression


4xy%281-4y%5E3%29 Factor out the GCF 4xy


So 4xy-16xy%5E4 factors to 4xy%281-4y%5E3%29