SOLUTION: Factorise: x^2 + y^2 + ax^2 + ay^2 Please include clear steps in the explanation. Thanks in advance!

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Question 1009070: Factorise: x^2 + y^2 + ax^2 + ay^2
Please include clear steps in the explanation. Thanks in advance!
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factorise: x^2 + y^2 + ax^2 + ay^2
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x^2(1+a) + y^2(1+a)
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(x^2+y^2)(1+a)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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