SOLUTION: How to factor completely. If the polynomial is prime,could you please state it: 48x2 + 40xy - 48y2

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Question 292371: How to factor completely. If the polynomial is prime,could you please state it:
48x2 + 40xy - 48y2

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8 (6x^2 + 5xy - 6y^2)

8 (3x - 2y) (2x + 3y)