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SHOW 2 DIFFERENT WAYS TO FACTOR

-5.5x + 0.5 - 3.5y

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Grouping:
(5.5x - 3.5y) + (0.5 - 3.5)
= (5.5x - 3.5y + 0.5) - 3.5
= (5.5x + 0.5) - 3.5y

Difference of squares:
(2.5x - 3.5y) + (3x + 3.5y)
= (2.5x + 3x) - (3.5y - 3.5y)
= 5.5x - 0.5
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