SOLUTION: My algebra worksheet says to Express each polynomial as the product of its greatest monomial factor and another polynomial. One of the problems is: 9x^2y - 27xy^2

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Question 113063: My algebra worksheet says to Express each polynomial as the product of its greatest monomial factor and another polynomial.
One of the problems is: 9x^2y - 27xy^2

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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9x^2y - 27xy^2
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Factor out 9xy and you have:
9xy(x - 3y)
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It says,"Express each polynomial as the product of its greatest monomial factor and another polynomial. "
That would be:
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9xy * (x - 3y) = 9x^2y - 27xy^2