Question

Factor this expression. Check by multiplying factors.
x^2y+axy+abx+a^2b

Answer 1

factor demon to the rescue!

Answer 2

We should try factoring by grouping
First two terms have xy in common so we can write
\[xy(x+a)+abx+a^2b\]
Last two terms have ab in common so we can write
\[xy(x+a)+ab(x+a)\]

Answer 3

\[(x+a) (xy+ab)\]

Answer 4

Yes that is the final answer :)

Answer 5

"factor by groupies"