SOLUTION: aw-5b-bw+5a

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Question 205541This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate
: aw-5b-bw+5a This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate

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aw-5b-bw+5a
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Factor by "grouping". Start by rearranging the terms:
aw-bw+5a-5b
Group:
(aw-bw)+(5a-5b)
Factor each group:
w(a-b)+5(a-b)
Factor out (a-b):
(a-b)(w+5)