Algebra-1

To factor the polynomial 2ax - 2ay - bx + by, we can use the grouping method:

Step 1: Group the terms: (2ax - 2ay) - (bx - by)

Step 2: Factor out the common factor from each group:
In the first group, we can factor out 2a: 2a(x - y).
In the second group, we can factor out b: b(x - y).

Now, we have:

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