SOLUTION: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this. thanks 48x^2 + 40xy - 48y^2

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Question 241367: Factor completely. If the polynomial is prime, state this. thanks
48x^2 + 40xy - 48y^2
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
48x%5E2+%2B+40xy+-+48y%5E2+
8%2A%286x%5E2+%2B+5xy+-+6y%5E2%29
8%2A%283x+-+2y%29%282x+%2B+3y%29
I did it by trial & error