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Factor completely
abb + abc
Idek how to factor letters

User Annesophie
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Answer:

ab(b+c)

Explanation:

Take out each variable like you would any other number

abb+abc

ab(b+c), This is the answer, with the distributive property, you can convert it back to its original form.

ab*b+ab*c=ab^2+abc

User Sundowatch
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Answer:

ab( b+c)

Explanation:

abb +abc

There is an a and b in each term

What remains goes inside the parentheses

ab( b+c)

User Tongueroo
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