SOLUTION: Can you help me factor this problem? 16a^3 - 36a^2y + 14ay^2

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Question 146165: Can you help me factor this problem?
16a^3 - 36a^2y + 14ay^2
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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common factors first __ 2a(8a^2-18ay+7y^2)

factors of 8 and 7 that "combine" to give -18 __ 2a(2a-y)(4a-7y)