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Factor polynomial $$ a^{7}b^{5}-a^{3}b^{2}+a^{2}b^{6}-a^{2}b^{2} $$
Answer
$$ a^{7}b^{5}-a^{3}b^{2}+a^{2}b^{6}-a^{2}b^{2} = a^{2}b^{2}(a^{5}b^{3}-a+b^{4}-1) $$
Explanation
Factor out common factor $ \color{blue}{ a^2b^2 } $:
$$ a^7b^5-a^3b^2+a^2b^6-a^2b^2 = a^2b^2 ( a^5b^3-a+b^4-1 ) $$