SOLUTION: How do i Factor: 3x^2+4xy-6x-8y

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Question 606944: How do i Factor: 3x^2+4xy-6x-8y
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do i Factor: 3x^2 + 4xy - 6x - 8y
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We can group factor here, factor out x, and -2
x(3x + 4y) - 2(3x + 4y)
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Now factor out (3x+4y) and you have
(3x + 4y)(x - 2); sorry about that!