SOLUTION: Factor a squared minus ab minus 20b squared.

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Question 161227: Factor a squared minus ab minus 20b squared.
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Factor a squared minus ab minus 20b squared.
:
a^2 - ab - 20b
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Look for factors of 20 that differ by 1, then apply the necessary signs
(a + 4b)(a - 5b)
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FOIL this to confirm the solution

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