Question

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factor completely.
$20x^{3}y - 15x^{2}y^{5}z^{2}$
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of coefficients and variables

The GCF of 20 and 15 is 5. For variables, the GCF of $x^{3}y$ and $x^{2}y^{5}z^{2}$ is $x^{2}y$. So the GCF of the two - terms is $5x^{2}y$.

Step2: Factor out the GCF

$20x^{3}y−15x^{2}y^{5}z^{2}=5x^{2}y(4x - 3y^{4}z^{2})$

Answer:

$5x^{2}y(4x - 3y^{4}z^{2})$