SOLUTION: I wonder if you could assist me with this problem please: ac-ad-bc+bd. It says to factor completely. Thank you.

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Question 90553: I wonder if you could assist me with this problem please:
ac-ad-bc+bd. It says to factor completely. Thank you.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ac-ad-bc%2Bbd

%28ac-ad%29-%28bc%2Bbd%29 group like terms

a%28c-d%29%2Bb%28c-d%29 Factor out the GCF of each group

%28a-b%29%28c-d%29 combine like terms