#Polynomial factoring, partial factoring

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errant basin
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10xy+2x^2+15y+3x=
2x(5y+x)+3(5y+x)
(2x+3)(5y+x)
if both polynomios have x in them, why couldn't i keep operating? If it was possible, how?

mint wave
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While you theoretically could factor further, note that neither factor has both terms with an $x$, meaning $x$ isn't a common factor between the terms.

wild gardenBOT
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Civil Service Pigeon

errant basin
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ight thx