SOLUTION: factor 3x^2 +17xy +24y^2

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Question 298456: factor 3x^2 +17xy +24y^2
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x^2 +17xy +24y^2 = 3x^2 +9xy+8xy +24y^2 = 3x(x+3y) + 8y(x+3y) = (3x+8y)(x+3y)