SOLUTION: can someone help please - I need this one done today. Factor 2x(x-2y) + 2(x-2y) Thank you in advance

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Question 47536: can someone help please - I need this one done today.
Factor
2x(x-2y) + 2(x-2y)
Thank you in advance

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:
2x%28x-2y%29+%2B+2%28x-2y%29 Look for the commomn factor in the two terms. It's (x-2y) Factor this out.
%28x-2y%29%282x%2B2%29 ...and there you have it!