SOLUTION: Factor: ay+ax+by+bx

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Factor: ay+ax+by+bx       Log On


   

Question 982243: Factor:
ay+ax+by+bx
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ay+ax+by+bx

Factor "a" out of the first two terms

a(y+x)+by+bx

Factor "b" out of the last two terms

a(y+x)+b(y+x)

Factor "(y+x)" out of the both terms

(y+x)(a+b)

Edwin