SOLUTION: How do I factor Polynomials? 4my-20m+3py-15p

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Question 1154554: How do I factor Polynomials?
4my-20m+3py-15p
Answer by ikleyn(52785) About Me  (Show Source):
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4my - 20m + 3py - 15p = (4my - 20m) + (3py - 15p) = 4m*(y-5) + 3p*(y-5) = (y-5)*(4m+3p).


First step was GROUPING.


Two next steps were factoring common factor out.