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Factor completely 15a^2b-10ab^2

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User Dionis
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Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

GCF = 5ab

Factor out the GCF (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)

5ab(15a^b/5ab + -10ab^2/5ab)

Simplify each term in parentheses

5ab(3a - 2b)

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