SOLUTION: s(w + 2t) - 2w(w + 2t)=(s - 2w)(w + 2t) I got (s + 2t)(w - 2t) What did I do wrong with this problem? I would greatly appreciate any help in with this. Thanks

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: s(w + 2t) - 2w(w + 2t)=(s - 2w)(w + 2t) I got (s + 2t)(w - 2t) What did I do wrong with this problem? I would greatly appreciate any help in with this. Thanks      Log On


   

Question 127440: s(w + 2t) - 2w(w + 2t)=(s - 2w)(w + 2t)
I got (s + 2t)(w - 2t)
What did I do wrong with this problem? I would greatly appreciate any help in with this.
Thanks
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

s%28w+%2B+2t%29+-+2w%28w+%2B+2t%29=%28s+-+2w%29%28w+%2B+2t%29....here you have common w%2B2t, then combine like terms
%28s+-+2w%29%28w+%2B+2t%29=%28s+-+2w%29%28w+%2B+2t%29