Question

factorize
ab+bc+ax+cx

Answer 1

We will get
(a+c)(b+x)

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

● ab+bc+ax+cx

⇒(ab+bc) + (ax+cx)

⇒b(a+c) + x(a+c)

⇒ (a+c) (b+x)

Extra Information-

● Factorisation By Grouping

Method

Sometimes in a given expression it is not possible to take out a common factor directly. However, the terms of the given expression are grouped in such a manner that we may have a common factor.