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Factor polynomial $$ 21x^{3}y^{3}-15x^{2}y^{3}-9xy^{3} $$
Answer
$$ 21x^{3}y^{3}-15x^{2}y^{3}-9xy^{3} = 3xy^{3}(7x^{2}-5x-3) $$
Explanation
Factor out common factor $ \color{blue}{ 3xy^3 } $:
$$ 21x^3y^3-15x^2y^3-9xy^3 = 3xy^3 ( 7x^2-5x-3 ) $$