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How to factorise 5h^2-12hg​

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Answer:


h(5h-12g)

Explanation:


5h^2-12hg

When we factor expressions, we look for factors within the terms that are alike, or in other words, we look for common factors. Here,
5h^2 and
12hg only have one common factor:
h. Therefore, to factorize this expression, divide both terms by
h.


= h((5h^2)/(h)-(12hg)/(h) )\\= h(5h-12g)

Now, we've "carried"
h out of the expression and have therefore factored it.

I hope this helps!

User Tarek Noaman
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