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Question
Factorize each of the following expressions:
axy + bcxy − az − bcz
Solution
\[axy + bcxy - az - bcz\]
\[ = (axy + bcxy) - (az + bcz)\] [Grouping the expressions]
\[ = xy(a + bc) - z(a + bc)\]
\[ = (xy - z)(a + bc)\] [Taking (a + bc) as the common factor]
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