document.write( "Question 150933: How do you factor by grouping, xy - 3x - 8y + 24, whats the answer? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #110875 by vleith(2983)\"\" \"About 
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To factor by grouping, look for 'similar' patterns in pairs of terms
\n" ); document.write( "If you find such patterns, collect them and then simplify
\n" ); document.write( "\"xy+-+3x+-+8y+%2B+24\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"x%28y+-3%29+-+8%28y-3%29\"
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