SOLUTION: Factor by grouping 18a^3 - 24a^2b + 15ab^2 - 20b^3

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Question 68786: Factor by grouping
18a^3 - 24a^2b + 15ab^2 - 20b^3

Answer by rmromero(383)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 
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Find the common factor :
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Notice that 3a - 4b is a common factor to both terms.
The distributive property can be used to factor out 3a - 4b

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