Answer
$xy(1-5y)$
Work Step by Step
Note that:
$xy=xy
\\5xy^2=xy(5y)$
Thus, the greatest common factor is $xy$.
Factor out $xy$ to obtain:
$xy-5xy^2=xy(1-5y)$
Precalculus (6th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Hornsby, John; Schneider, David I.; Daniels, Callie
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
013421742X
ISBN 13:
978-0-13421-742-0
Chapter R - Review of Basic Concepts - R.4 Factoring Polynomials - R.4 Exercises - Page 43: 15
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