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factor 5x^3-15x^2y

Solution

factor

5 x^{3} - 15 x^{2} y

Solution

5 x^{2} (x - 3 y)

Solution steps

5 x^{3} - 15 x^{2} y

Apply exponent rule:

a^{b + c} = a^{b} a^{c}

x^{3} = x^{2} x

= 5 x^{2} x - 15 x^{2} y

Rewrite

- 15

as

3 \cdot 5

= 5 x^{2} x + 3 \cdot 5 x^{2} y

Factor out common term

5 x^{2}

= 5 x^{2} (x - 3 y)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor 5x^3-15x^2y ?
The solution to factor 5x^3-15x^2y is 5x^2(x-3y)