Factorisation Lesson 1

Question 1

Factorise 2xy2/3 + 4xy/9

Answer 1

First:
2xy2/3 x 3
= 6xy2/9

Second:
6xy2/9 + 4xy/9 = 6xy2 + 4xy/9

Third:
6/9 xy2 + 4/9 xy

Finally:

2/9 xy (3y + 2)