SOLUTION: 3p^2-16pq-12q^2

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Question 710414: 3p^2-16pq-12q^2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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3p^2-16pq-12q^2
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Factor:
= 3p^2 - 18pq + 2pq - 12q^2
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= 3p(p-6q) + 2q(p-6q)
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= (p-6q)(3p+2q)
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Cheers,
Stan H.