How do you factor completely #5ab + 3ay + 5b + 3y#?
1 Answer
Nov 8, 2016
Explanation:
Factor by grouping:
#5ab+3ay+5b+3y = (5ab+3ay)+(5b+3y)#
#color(white)(5ab+3ay+5b+3y) = a(5b+3y)+1(5b+3y)#
#color(white)(5ab+3ay+5b+3y) = (a+1)(5b+3y)#
