SOLUTION: how would i Factorise the following expression: -16ax - 30xy

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Question 974755: how would i Factorise the following expression: -16ax - 30xy
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factorize everything you see or can find in each term... EVERYTHING.

-2%2A2%2A2%2A2%2Aa%2Ax-2%2A3%2A5%2Ax%2Ay

You can see or easily identify what greatest factor is common for both terms.


-2x%288a%2B15y%29