Identify Common Factor: Identify the common factor in both terms of the expression. Both terms xy and x2 have an x in common.
Factor Out Common Factor: Factor out the common factor from both terms.The expression xy−x2 can be factored by taking out the common factor x, which gives us x(y−x).
Check for Further Factoring: Check to see if the expression inside the parentheses can be factored further. The expression y−x inside the parentheses cannot be factored further since there are no common factors or special factoring patterns.
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