Questions: Completely factor the given polynomial, if possible. If the polynomial cannot be factored, indicate "Not Factorable".
cq + cu + qx + ux
Transcript text: Completely factor the given polynomial, if possible. If the polynomial cannot be factored, indicate "Not Factorable".
\[
c q+c u+q x+u x
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Group the terms
Group the terms in pairs to facilitate factoring:
\[
(cq + cu) + (qx + ux)
\]
Step 2: Factor out the common factor from each group
Factor out the common factor from each pair:
\[
c(q + u) + x(q + u)
\]
Step 3: Factor out the common binomial
Notice that \( (q + u) \) is a common factor in both terms. Factor it out:
\[
(q + u)(c + x)
\]