Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.5 - A General Factoring Strategy - Exercise Set - Page 462: 84

Answer

$(y-5)(x+2)$

Work Step by Step

$ xy-5x+2y-10\qquad$...factor in pairs. $=(xy-5x)+(2y-10)$ $=x(y-5)+2(y-5)$ $=(y-5)(x+2)$
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