Question

How do I factor x^3y + 6x^2y correctly?

I got x^2y(6+x) but the answer key tells me x^2(6+x)y.

Answer 1

is multiplication associative?

Answer 2

on other words, does the order in which we multiply numbers effect the results?

Answer 3

Oh forgot about that, no it isnt

thanks.

Answer 4

:)