SOLUTION: How do I factor this equation? {{{81m^2 -25(3m-2)^2}}} My attempt: {{{ (9m-5(3m-2))(9m+5(3m-2)) }}} {{{(-6m+10)(24m-10)}}} {{{2(-3m+5)(12m-5)}}} But it turns out the

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Question 908022: How do I factor this equation?

My attempt:



But it turns out the correct answer is
How?

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathLover1:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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from which with some effort you could possibly factor the quadratic factor.

You could check my steps for mistakes; but my result does not equate to your expected answer.

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




.....write as
... factor out
....group




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