factor by grouping 49xy18y2xSolutionWe have 4 9xy 18y 2x 4
factor by grouping
4+9xy-18y-2x
Solution
We have
4 + 9xy -18y -2x
= 4 - 2x + 9xy -18y
=2(2-x) + 9y(x-2)
= - 2(x-2) + 9y(x-2)
= (x-2)(-2+9y)
=(x-2)(9y-2)
Thus
Factor of 4 + 9xy -18y -2x is (x-2)(9y-2), i.e.
4 + 9xy -18y -2x = (x-2)(9y-2)

