Immediately you can get 2a(b-2c)+d(b-2e).Dave06 said:Factorize the following
2ab - 4ac + bd - 2de
cant get this at all
any help is appreciated
Factorizing in algebra is the process of breaking down an algebraic expression into smaller parts, or factors, that when multiplied together, equal the original expression. This is done by finding common factors and using algebraic rules to simplify the expression.
Factorizing algebraic expressions can help simplify complex equations and make them easier to solve. It also allows for a better understanding of the relationships between different variables and terms within an equation.
To factorize an expression with multiple terms, you must first look for common factors that can be factored out. Then, use the distributive property to simplify the remaining terms. Finally, check to see if the expression can be factored further by looking for common factors among the remaining terms.
Factoring involves breaking down an expression into smaller factors, while expanding involves simplifying an expression by distributing and combining like terms. In other words, factoring goes from a larger expression to smaller factors, while expanding goes from smaller expressions to a larger one.
Not all algebraic expressions can be factored, but most can. Expressions that cannot be factored are called prime or irreducible expressions and cannot be simplified any further.