SOLUTION: Factor this polynomial: 18x^-31xy +6y^ This is what I have tried a=18 b=31 c=6 108=27x-4 -31=-27+-4 (18x^-4) -27x+6 18x (x-4.5 -27(x-4.5)

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Factor this polynomial: 18x^-31xy +6y^ This is what I have tried a=18 b=31 c=6 108=27x-4 -31=-27+-4 (18x^-4) -27x+6 18x (x-4.5 -27(x-4.5)       Log On


   

Question 782689: Factor this polynomial:
18x^-31xy +6y^
This is what I have tried
a=18 b=31 c=6
108=27x-4 -31=-27+-4
(18x^-4) -27x+6
18x (x-4.5 -27(x-4.5)


Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor this polynomial:
18x^2-31xy +6y^2
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18x^2-27xy-4xy+6y^2
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9x(2x-3)-2(2x-3)
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(2x-3)(9x-2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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