SOLUTION: How do i factor this trinomial by grouping? 8x^2-18xy+9y^2

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Question 379166: How do i factor this trinomial by grouping?
8x^2-18xy+9y^2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

factoring this trinomial

8x^2-18xy+9y^2

(4x - 3y)(2x  - 3y)

Note:SUM of the inner product(-6xy) and the outer product(-12xy) = -18xy