Factor the given polynomial by finding the greatest common monomial factor (or the negative of the greatest common monomial \[ 6 x^{3} y+2 x y^{3}-26 x y \]
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To factor the polynomial \( 6 x^{3} y + 2 x y^{3} - 26 x y \), start by identifying the greatest common monomial factor (GCF) of the terms. The coefficients 6, 2, and -26 have a GCF of 2. The variable factors include \( x \) and \( y \); the lowest powers of \( x \) and \( y \) across all terms are \( x^1 \) and \( y^1 \), respectively. Therefore, the GCF of the entire expression is \( 2xy \). Now, factor out \( 2xy \) from each term: \[ 6 x^{3} y + 2 x y^{3} - 26 x y = 2xy(3x^{2} + y^{2} - 13). \] Now the polynomial has been factored into \( 2xy(3x^{2}+y^{2}-13) \).
