Question

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factor the expression completely.
$x^4y - x^2$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify common factor

Find the GCF of \(x^4y\) and \(x^2\). The GCF of \(x^4y\) and \(x^2\) is \(x^2\).

Step2: Factor out GCF

Factor out \(x^2\) from \(x^4y - x^2\): \(x^2(x^2y - 1)\)

Answer:

\(x^2(x^2y - 1)\)