SOLUTION: This is from Beginning Algebra 6th edition, chapter 4 ,section 4.4 #60. I am having a hard time figuring this one out. I hope that you can help. Thank you for your time. Factor e

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Question 71732: This is from Beginning Algebra 6th edition, chapter 4 ,section 4.4 #60. I am having a hard time figuring this one out. I hope that you can help. Thank you for your time.
Factor each expression...
a ^ 2 ( b - c ) - 16 b ^ 2 ( b - c )

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a ^ 2 ( b - c ) - 16 b ^ 2 ( b - c )
= (b-c)(a^2-16b^2)
= (b-c)(a-4b)(a+4b)
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Cheers,
Stan H.