Factorize, ax-ay-bx+by​

Steve Schnepp asked Aug 20, 2023

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Factorize, ax-ay-bx+by

Steve Schnepp asked Aug 20, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

ax - ay - bx + by ( factor a out of the 1st 2 terms and - b out of the last 2 terms )

= a(x - y) - b(x - y) ← factor out (x - y) from each term

= (a - b)(x - y)

Dvaergiller answered Aug 24, 2023

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