Factor this expression completely and then place the factors in the proper location on the grid. Note: Place factors alphabetically in the grid! mr + ns - nr - ms

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the numerical equation:

mr + ns - nr - ms

Factor the expression completely.

Solution:

In order to factor the expression completely. We must first rearrange the expression.

= mr + ns - nr - ms 

= mr - ms + ns - nr

Factor out the common term by group.

= m ( r - s ) + n ( s - r )

Final answer:

= m ( r - s ) + n ( s - r )