SOLUTION: Factor each expression a^2(b-c)-16b^2(b-c)

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Question 116474: Factor each expression a^2(b-c)-16b^2(b-c)

Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, take out the common factor, which is (b-c)




Notice that you have a difference of two squares, which also factors:
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