SOLUTION: Yes , my question is how do I factor this polynomial 24x+48y?

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Question 343175: Yes , my question is how do I factor this polynomial 24x+48y?

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The same way you factor any polynomial -- you take out the factors that are common to all of the terms. Since and are not common, you can forget about doing anything with the variables. The coefficients have a factor of 24 in common since 48 is 2 times 24.


John

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