SOLUTION: Factor completely: 5ax-5a+3bx-3b

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Question 317950: Factor completely:
5ax-5a+3bx-3b
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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5ax-5a+3bx-3b group the first 2 and the second 2 terms.
(5ax-5a)+(3bx-3b) 5a & 3b are common to these 2 groups.
5a(x-1)+3b(x-1) combine like terms.
(5a+3b)(x-1)