Question

How do I factor this?
5x^2y+45x^3y^2

Answer 1

5 x^2 y (9 x y + 1)

Explanation:

Factor the following:

45 x^3 y^2 + 5 x^2 y

Factor common terms out of 45 x^3 y^2 + 5 x^2 y.

Factor 5 x^2 y out of 45 x^3 y^2 + 5 x^2 y:

Answer: 5 x^2 y (9 x y + 1)