SOLUTION: Factor by grouping: 12y^2-20y-48

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Question 466141: Factor by grouping:
12y^2-20y-48

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Factor by grouping:
12y^2-20y-48
4(3y^2 -5y - 12)
4(3y +4)(y -3)
check the factoring using the FOIL method
F First terms 3y^2
O Outside terms -9y
I Inside terms +4y
L Last terms -12

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