SOLUTION: Trying to factor: x^2-xy-x+y

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Question 296074: Trying to factor:
x^2-xy-x+y
Found 2 solutions by scott8148, richwmiller:
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
rearrange and group ___ (x^2 - x) + (-xy + y)

factor ___ x(x - 1) - y(x - 1)

(x - y) (x - 1)

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No need to rearrange.
x*(x-y)-1*(x-y)
(x-1)*(x-y)