SOLUTION: Hello, I'm trying to wrap my head around where to start with simplifying the following polynomial: {{{x^2*y - y^2 - x^2*z + yz}}} I know the answer is (y – z)(x^2 – y), but I'm

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Hello, I'm trying to wrap my head around where to start with simplifying the following polynomial: {{{x^2*y - y^2 - x^2*z + yz}}} I know the answer is (y – z)(x^2 – y), but I'm       Log On


   



Question 1032837: Hello,
I'm trying to wrap my head around where to start with simplifying the following polynomial:
x%5E2%2Ay+-+y%5E2+-+x%5E2%2Az+%2B+yz
I know the answer is (y – z)(x^2 – y), but I'm trying to understand the starting point. How do I get from the initial problem to figuring out what I need to "take out?"
Thanks for your help!

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