SOLUTION: Factor completely. b^2 � ab � 6a^2

Question 45154: Factor completely. b^2 � ab � 6a^2
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:

The factors of b^2 are (b)(b)
Tha factors of -6a^2 are (-a)(6a) or (2a)(-3a) or the same factors with their signs switched.
Now, how to get the coefficient of the middle term (-1) of your expression from this set of factors. The obvious choice is: (2)+(-3)
The factors are:

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