SOLUTION: Factoring Polynomials Factor completely, when possible; remove the largest possible common factor if one exists; if the polynomial is not factorable state 'prime'. 4x(6a-11b)

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Question 19189: Factoring Polynomials
Factor completely, when possible; remove the largest possible common factor if one exists; if the polynomial is not factorable state 'prime'.
4x(6a-11b)-5y(6a-11b)
Not really sure where to start.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:
4x%286a-11b%29+-+5y%286a-11b%29 Notice that both terms have a common factor; that is (6a-11b). This means that you can factor this common factor.
%286a-11b%29%284x-5y%29...and there you have it!