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OpenStudy (31356):

Factoring Using the Distributive Property 36xy^2-48x^2y Show steps to find GCF MEDAL REWARDED!!

OpenStudy (31356):

@mathmale

OpenStudy (31356):

@jim_thompson5910

OpenStudy (31356):

@Mertsj

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?

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:

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?

OpenStudy (31356):

Is the answer 12xy(3y-4x)?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Very Good!!!

OpenStudy (31356):

Thanks!

OpenStudy (mertsj):

yw

OpenStudy (31356):

For your help too

OpenStudy (mertsj):

My pleasure.

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