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  1. October 28th 2009, 04:27 PM #1
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    Factoring

    How do you factor 18ab-15abx-18abx^2 ?

    I am just really confused by the complexity of this, please help!
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    Quote Originally Posted by iamcoffee View Post
    How do you factor 18ab-15abx-18abx^2 ?

    I am just really confused by the complexity of this, please help!
    first rule of factoring : factor out all factors common to each term ...

    3ab(6 - 5x - 6x^2)

    now, finish up by factoring the quadratic.
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    Thank you I understand this now! You were very helpful.
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