SOLUTION: Factor completely 24-10a+a^2 how do I solve this algebra 2 question?

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Question 345450: Factor completely
24-10a+a^2
how do I solve this algebra 2 question?
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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24-10a+a^2
product of 1st term and third term = 24a^2
split the second term such that when added you get -10a & when multiplied you get 24a^2
they are 6 & 4
24-6a-4a +a^2
6(4-a)-a(4-a)
(6-a)(4-a)