SOLUTION: I am needing help on this problem for my kids' homework. SHOW ALL WORK: Factor out the GCF from the expression: 10 a^3 b - 2 a^2 b^2 - 8 ab^3

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Question 407436: I am needing help on this problem for my kids' homework.
SHOW ALL WORK: Factor out the GCF from the expression:
10 a^3 b - 2 a^2 b^2 - 8 ab^3

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10+a%5E3+b+-+2+a%5E2+b%5E2+-+8+ab%5E3
= 2ab%2A%285a%5E2+-+ab+-+4b%5E2%29
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= 2ab(5a + 4b)(a - b) Don't know if you wanted to factor it.