SOLUTION: How do you factor 49x^2-14xy-24y^2

Question 729840: How do you factor 49x^2-14xy-24y^2
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How do you factor 49x^2-14xy-24y^2
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There are 2 pairs of factors for 49, 1*49 and 7*7
It'll be either
(x + ay)*(49x + by)
or
(7x + ay)*(7x + by)
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a & b are factors of 24
The signs are different since it's -24
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The possibilities are
1*24
2*12
3*8
4*6
Find the combination that works.

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