SOLUTION: I have to completely factor this problem 2a^2-72b^4 and I came up with -2(a-6b^2)(a+6b^2)as my answer. Is this correct?

SOLUTION: I have to completely factor this problem 2a^2-72b^4 and I came up with -2(a-6b^2)(a+6b^2)as my answer. Is this correct?

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Question 111929: I have to completely factor this problem 2a^2-72b^4 and I came up with -2(a-6b^2)(a+6b^2)as my answer. Is this correct?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are really close. However it should be and not (notice the correct solution does not have a negative in front)

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