How do you factor #x^2 - 5x + xy - 5y#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-06-26T01:55:14

Given: #x^2 - 5x + xy - 5y#

Change the grouping:

#(x^2 - 5x) + (xy - 5y)#

Remove common factors from each group:

#x(x-5)+y(x-5)#

Group into two binomials:

#(x-5)(x+y)#