SOLUTION: x^2y^2-17xy+60
I tried to do this problem but i really can't get started but please take me through the steps if you don't mind!!!!!! But i do know 20 and 3 should be in my answer
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I tried to do this problem but i really can't get started but please take me through the steps if you don't mind!!!!!! But i do know 20 and 3 should be in my answer
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Question 127385: x^2y^2-17xy+60
I tried to do this problem but i really can't get started but please take me through the steps if you don't mind!!!!!! But i do know 20 and 3 should be in my answer. Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source):
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