How do you factor the polynomials #hj-2h+5j-10#?
1 Answer
May 15, 2017
Explanation:
#"group the terms as follows"#
#color(blue)(hj-2h)color(red)(+5j-10)#
#"take out a common factor of h and 5 from the groups"#
#rArrh(j-2)+5(j-2)#
#"the factor " (j-2)" is common to both terms and can be "#
#"taken out as a common factor"#
#rArr(j-2)(h+5)#