SOLUTION: Factor completely 2a^2-5ab-12b^2

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Question 423146: Factor completely
2a^2-5ab-12b^2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor completely
2a^2-5ab-12b^2
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2a^2-8ab+3ab-12b^2
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2a(a-4b) + 3b(a-4b)
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= (a-4b)(2a+3b)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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