Question

actor the expression completely
$x^5 y^3 - x^4 y^5$
answer attempt 1 out of 5

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the GCF

The greatest common factor (GCF) of $x^5y^3$ and $x^4y^5$ is $x^4y^3$.

Step2: Factor out the GCF

$x^5y^3 - x^4y^5 = x^4y^3(x - y^2)$

Answer:

$x^4y^3(x - y^2)$