SOLUTION: Factor completely: 4x^2+9y^2-12xy-25

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Question 74187: Factor completely: 4x^2+9y^2-12xy-25
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Factor completely: 4x^2+9y^2-12xy-25
First, regroup the problem.
(4x^2-12xy)+(9y^2-25)
Then, factor what is in the parentheses.
4x(x-3y)+(3y-5)(3y+5)