SOLUTION: factor:2x^2-5xy-12y^2

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Question 390215: factor:2x^2-5xy-12y^2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
factoring
2x^2-5xy-12y^2
(2x + 3y)(x -4y)
Note:SUM of the inner product(3xy) and the outer product(-8xy) = -5xy