Which terms should be grouped together for factorization?

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Start date Oct 18, 2004
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The discussion focuses on the expression r^2 - xyr + (r^2)s + (x)r^2 - (y)r^2 + rsy and the challenges of factorization. Participants suggest starting by grouping terms that share the variable r. However, it is noted that the expression does not lend itself to straightforward factorization. Ultimately, while some terms can be grouped and factored out, the overall factorization remains complex and incomplete. The consensus is that a simple factorization solution is not achievable for this expression.

Oct 18, 2004

Johnny Leong

r^2 - xyr + (r^2)s + (x)r^2 - (y)r^2 + rsy

Which terms should be grouped together for factorization? Please give some comments.

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Oct 18, 2004

Pyrrhus

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First they all have r, start from there, the group those with similar variables.

Oct 19, 2004

Johnny Leong

I found that this question cannot be factorized as a very simple answer. If really do factorization, only group several terms together, factorize something out but then cannot proceed.

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