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Question
Factorize each of the following expressions:
2ax + bx + 2ay + by
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Solution
\[2ax + bx + 2ay + by\]
\[ = (2ax + bx) + (2ay + by)\] [Grouping the expressions]
\[ = x(2a + b) + y(2a + b)\]
\[ = (x + y)(2a + b)\] [Taking (2a + b) as the common factor]
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