SOLUTION: please show me how to work this problem. 30x^3y+54xy^6

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Question 186283: please show me how to work this problem.

30x^3y+54xy^6
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
please show me how to work this problem.
30x^3y+54xy^6
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1st, say what you want to do.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
30x^3y+54xy^6
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The best you can do with it is factor it.
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common factor: 6xy
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Divide 30x^3y by 6xy to get 5x^2
Divide 54xy^6 by 6xy to get 9y^5
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Factored Answer: 6xy(5x^2 + 9y^5)
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Cheers,
Stan h.