SOLUTION: Factor. a^2 - 5ab - 24b^2

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Question 374844: Factor.
a^2 - 5ab - 24b^2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Factoring

a^2 - 5ab - 24b^2 

(a - 8b)(a + 3b)  Note Sum of inner prodcut(-8ab) and outer product(3ab) = -5ab