SOLUTION: I need to factor this problem and I don't know how. 4r^2 + 8rs - 5s^2 This one as well needs to be factored -2xy^2 - 12xy + 54x

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Question 600782: I need to factor this problem and I don't know how.
4r^2 + 8rs - 5s^2
This one as well needs to be factored
-2xy^2 - 12xy + 54x

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hint: 2 times 2 is 4, 2 times -1 plus 2 times 5 is 8, and -1 times 5 is -5

Hint: First take -2x out. Then 9 plus -3 is 6 and 9 times -3 is -27

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