SOLUTION: Factor completely. Remember to look first for a common factor and to check by multiplying. If a polynomial is prime, state this.
-36a^2 -96ab - 64b^2
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Question 534072: Factor completely. Remember to look first for a common factor and to check by multiplying. If a polynomial is prime, state this.
-36a^2 -96ab - 64b^2 Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! -36a^2 -96ab - 64b^2
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Factor out -4,
-4(9a^2 + 24ab + 16b^2)
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-4 times a perfect square
-4(3a+4b)(3a+4b)
