SOLUTION: Tutor how do I factor this problem? 18{{{a^3}}}– 24{{{a^2}}}b + 15a{{{b^2}}}– 20{{{b^3}}} Thanks for your help!!!

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Question 86316: Tutor how do I factor this problem?
18– 24b + 15a– 20
Thanks for your help!!!

Answer by scianci(186)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Try pairing terms:
18– 24b + 15a– 20 = 6(3a - 4b) + 5(3a - 4b)
Now, factor out the (3a - 4b) as a common binomial factor:
(3a - 4b)(6 + 5)

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