SOLUTION: How do you factor by grouping, xy - 3x - 8y + 24, whats the answer?

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Question 150933: How do you factor by grouping, xy - 3x - 8y + 24, whats the answer?
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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To factor by grouping, look for 'similar' patterns in pairs of terms
If you find such patterns, collect them and then simplify
xy+-+3x+-+8y+%2B+24
x%28y+-3%29+-+8%28y-3%29
%28x-8%29%28y-3%29