Mathematics

Factorise the following:

5xy + 7y - 5y2 - 7x

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5xy + 7y - 5y2 - 7x

Rearranging the terms:

= 5xy - 7x + 7y - 5y2

= x(5y - 7) - y(5y - 7)

= (x - y)(5y - 7)

Hence, 5xy + 7y - 5y2 - 7x = (x - y)(5y - 7).

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