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Factoring Using the Distributive Property
36xy^2-48x^2y
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OpenStudy (31356):
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OpenStudy (mertsj):
Factor out 12xy
OpenStudy (31356):
I don't really know that one.
Our teacher hasn't taught us yet, if you don't mind can you help me out with this problem?
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jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):
fill in the blanks
36xy^2 = 12xy*______
-48x^2y = 12xy*______
OpenStudy (mertsj):
This is the same as the one you just did. Perhaps you should review that one and make sure you understand it.
OpenStudy (31356):
Okay
OpenStudy (31356):
3x^2 or 3x?
-4x or -4x^2?
OpenStudy (mertsj):
Here's the way to think about it:
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OpenStudy (31356):
Okay
OpenStudy (mertsj):
You have been told that the GCF is 12xy so think:
OpenStudy (mertsj):
12xy times ??? will give you the first term back again. The first term is 36xy^2
OpenStudy (mertsj):
So: 12xy( )=36xy^2
OpenStudy (mertsj):
What goes in the blank?
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OpenStudy (31356):
Is the answer 12xy(3y-4x)?
OpenStudy (mertsj):
Very Good!!!
OpenStudy (31356):
Thanks!
OpenStudy (mertsj):
yw
OpenStudy (31356):
For your help too
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OpenStudy (mertsj):
My pleasure.
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