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Completely factor 2x^3 + 18xy - 10x^2y -90y. Show steps of your work.

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Answer:


2\left(x^3+9xy-5x^2y-45y\right)

Explanation:

Expression given:


2x^3 + 18xy - 10x^2y -90y

The common term of each term from the expression given is 2, so:


2\left(x^3+9xy-5x^2y-45y\right)

It cannot be further factored, but you may try:


2\left(x(x^2+9y)-5y(x^2+9)\right)

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