SOLUTION: Factor by grouping. 4a2 + 7ab - 2b2

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Question 731898: Factor by grouping.
4a2 + 7ab - 2b2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor by grouping.
4a2 + 7ab - 2b2
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4a^2 + 8ab-ab - 2b^2
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= 4a(a+2b)-b(a+2b)
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= (a+2b)(4a-b)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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