SOLUTION: Factor completely. If it is prime, say so. 20a^3-25a^2b+8ab^2-10b^3

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Question 109729: Factor completely. If it is prime, say so.
20a^3-25a^2b+8ab^2-10b^3

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression

Group like terms


Factor out the GCF of out of the first group. Factor out the GCF of out of the second group


Combine like terms

So factors to

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