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Factor the given polynomial by finding the greatest common monomial Factor 6x^3y+9xy^3

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Answer:

(3xy)(2x² + 3y²)

Explanation:

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The greatest common factor for the coefficients is 3, as both terms have a coefficient with the greatest factor of 3.

The greatest common factor for the x-terms is x, as both terms has x to a minimum of the first power.

The greatest common factor for the y terms is y as both terms has y to a minimum of the first power.

Factor out 3xy:

  • 6x³y + 9xy³
  • 3xy(2x²) + 3xy(3y²)
  • (3xy)(2x² + 3y²)

The factored form is (3xy)(2x² + 3y²).

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