SOLUTION: Factor. a^2 - 5ab

SOLUTION: Factor. a^2 - 5ab - 24b^2

Question 374844: Factor.
a^2 - 5ab - 24b^2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,

Factoring

a^2 - 5ab - 24b^2 

(a - 8b)(a + 3b)  Note Sum of inner prodcut(-8ab) and outer product(3ab) = -5ab

 

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