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Factor the expression completely:
x³y - 4xy

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Factor out the gcf
xy(x^2-4)

The inner binomial can be factored using the difference of squares.
xy(x+2)(x-2)

Final answer: xy(x+2)(x-2)
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Factor the expression completely: x³y - 4xy-example-1
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