SOLUTION: Factor Completely. Always factor the GCF as the first step. 30xy - 72y - 3x²y

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Question 428139: Factor Completely. Always factor the GCF as the first step.
30xy - 72y - 3x²y
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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30xy - 72y - 3x^2y
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GCF = 3y
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Factor Form:
= 3y[10x-24-x^2]
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= -3y[x^2+-10x+24]
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= -3y(x-4)(x-6)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
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30xy - 72y - 3x²y

Factor out GCF = 3y

3y(10x - 24 - x²)

Rearrange the parenthethetical expression in descending order:

3y(-x² + 10x - 24)

Since the coefficient of x² is negative, factor out -1

3y(-1)(x² - 10x + 24)

-3y(x² - 10x + 24)

Factor the trinomial

-3y(x - 4)(x - 6)

Edwin