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Question 6 (Essay Worth 4 points)
(Factoring Algebraic Expressions HC)
You are given the expression 40x¹y³ - 25x³y.
Part A: Find a common factor for the expression that has a coefficient other than 1 and that contains at least one
variable. (1 point)
Part B: Explain how you found the common factor. (1 point)
Part C: Rewrite the expression
points) using the common factor you found in Part A. Show every step of your work.