answersLogoWhite

0

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

FranFran
I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.
Chat with Fran
ReneRene
Change my mind. I dare you.
Chat with Rene
BlakeBlake
As your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
More answers

Use the FOIL method, First Outer Inner Last. Multiply 3x and bx to get 3bx2. Then multiply 3x and -by to get -3xby. Multiply -3y and bx to get -3ybx. Lastly, multiply -3y and -by to get 3by (a negative times a negative makes a positive). Then you have 3bx2 + -3xby + -3ybx + 3by. You can rearrange -3ybx to -3xby. Then combine the two middle terms (-3xby and -3xby) to get -6xby. This leaves you with 3bx2 + -6xby + 3by, or 3bx2 - 6xby + 3by.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do you factor 3x-3y plus bx-by?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp