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Factorise by grouping method :

y2 - (a + b)y + ab

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Given,

   y2 - (a + b)y + ab

= y2 - ay - by + ab

= y(y - a) - b(y - a)

= (y - a)(y - b).

Hence, y2 - (a + b)y + ab = (y - a)(y - b).

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