Factor the Expression Completely $x y - 2 t y + x s ^ { 2 } - 2 t s ^ { 2 }$

question 55

Essay

Factor the expression completely. $x y - 2 t y + x s ^ { 2 } - 2 t s ^ { 2 }$ If the expression is prime, so indicate.

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