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Question 993818: Hi,
I would like to say thank you for your help in advanvced.
Can you please give an explanation of why..
ax + bx -2bx factors into
x(a-b)
Please show steps
Thank you,
Anthony
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ax + bx -2bx =
ax - bx = x(a - b)
note that bx - 2bx = -bx