Question

Factor completely 2x3y4 − 8x2y3 + 6xy2.

2(x3y4 − 4x2y3 + 3xy2)
2x(x2y4 − 4xy3 + 3y2)
2xy2(x2y2 − 4xy + 3)
Prime

Answer 1

this is

Answer 2

FIrst off, you can take GCF from it before you start to factor!

Answer 3

ok

Answer 4

what can you take?

Answer 5

g

Answer 6

im stupid when it comes to math i dont know

Answer 7

@jade remove the negativity

Answer 8

you are here to learn and we are here to help you. clear your mind so you can be receptive and you will be a pro in no time with practice

Answer 9

u thank

Answer 10

do you understand what the GCF @3mar mention means?

Answer 11

no

Answer 12

You will be smart,,,don't disappoint yourself...I was like you one day and more worse..

Answer 13

well thank u :)

Answer 14

he will explain. ask questions so we will know where you are. the goal is for you to understand how to do the problems.

Answer 15

its hard for me

Answer 16

and it will be very easy if you don't think that

Answer 17

Well heres what you do look at the answers and multiply each number by the first number you see then add the varibles X and Y

Answer 18

Rome was not built in a day. Every great person was once a baby.

Answer 19

ok so if its adding

Answer 20

Not at all!

Now we have
\[\Large 2x^3y^4 − 8x^2y^3 + 6xy^2\]

Can we retype it in that form?
\[\Large (2xy^2)x^2y^2 − (2xy^2)4xy + 3(2xy^2)\]

Answer 21

now focus on what @3mar will lead you through

Answer 22

im going to say yes

Answer 23

I am going to be happy for that!
see?
it is easy sister!

Answer 24

i was right

Answer 25

\[\checkmark\]

By the way: GCF stands for: Great Common Factor! know that?

Answer 26

o ok

Answer 27

Then can you take that GCF out from the three terms, and leave the three terms between two brackets?

Answer 28

yes

Answer 29

Can you share your works/steps, please?

Answer 30

o i have to do it

Answer 31

i wont figure it out

Answer 32

i got it

Answer 33

What did you get?

Answer 34

Are you satisfied @jade?

Answer 35

You deserve one for your learning!