SOLUTION: How to solve this equation a^2+7ab+10b^2 I having a hard time trying to figure out how to solve this and not knowing what is the best method to solve the problem.

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Question 851290: How to solve this equation a^2+7ab+10b^2 I having a hard time trying to figure out how to solve this and not knowing what is the best method to solve the problem.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
a^2+7ab+10b^2 = 0
(a + 5b)(a+2b) = 0
F First terms
O Outside terms
I Inside terms
L Last terms
(a + 5b) = 0, a = -5b
0r (a+ 2b) = 0, a = -2b
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