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

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Question 466141: Factor by grouping:
12y^2-20y-48
Answer by ewatrrr(10682) About Me  (Show Source):
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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