Factorise the following polynomials: 6xy^2 – 3xy – 10y + 5

(i) 6xy² – 3xy – 10y + 5
(ii) 3ax – 6ay – 8by + 4bx

Solution:

(i) x² + xy (1 + y) + y³
(ii) y² – xy (1 – x) – x³

Solution:

(i) ab² + (a – 1) b – 1
(ii) 2a – 4b – xa + 2bx

Solution:

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