We have
.
First let us factor the 2 to obtain,

We can now see clearly that the expression inside the parentheses is a difference of two squares.
We now write the 4 as 2². So that we obtain the expression,

Recall that

Hence our expression becomes,

Therefore, when factored completely,

Answer:
D. Change the exponent from 3 to 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Linear equations <u>D</u><u>o</u><u> </u><u>N</u><u>o</u><u>t</u><u> </u>have any exponents in them :)
Recognize that you must combine "like" terms. 5x^2y and x^2y are "like" terms.
Adding them together, you get 6x^2y.
Now add 2xy^2 to 6x^2y. These are NOT "like" terms, so you end up with
6x^2y+2xy^2 as your final answer. This answer is acceptable as is.
However, you could factor out the common factors: 2xy(3x+y).