SOLUTION: Please show me how to completely factor the following expression: 5c^2-24cd-5d^2 Thank you.

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Question 1068227: Please show me how to completely factor the following expression:

5c^2-24cd-5d^2
Thank you.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5c^2-24cd-5d^2
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If it can be factored with integers, it will be
(5c + Md)*(c + Nd)
M*N = -5, ie, M=5 & N=1, plus or minus, or vice versa.
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Find the combination that works.
Having someone do it for you doesn't accomplish anything.

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