SOLUTION: 5w^2 - 24w + 16

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Question 867862: 5w^2 - 24w + 16
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5w%5E2-24w%2B16

5w%5E2-4w-20w%2B16 Note: 5*16 = 80 ... -4 and -20 multiply to 80 and add to -24

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