SOLUTION: How to solve this equation a^2+7ab+10b^2 I having a hard time trying to figure out how to solve this and not knowing what is the best method to solve the problem.

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Hi,

a^2+7ab+10b^2 = 0

(a + 5b)(a+2b) = 0

F	First terms

O	Outside terms

I	Inside terms

L	Last terms



  (a + 5b) = 0,  a = -5b

0r (a+ 2b) = 0,  a = -2b