SOLUTION: Factor the expression 49a^2-28ab+4b^2 into a product of binomials

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Question 474102: Factor the expression 49a^2-28ab+4b^2 into a product of binomials
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Tatiana_Stebko:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
Factor the expression (Note sign)
49a^2-28ab+4b^2 = (7a - 2b)(7a-2b)
checking the factoring using FOIL
F First terms 49a^2
O Outside terms -14ab
I Inside terms -14ab
L Last terms 4b^2

Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):