SOLUTION: Factor completely, if prime then state, show all work 16a^2-22ab-3b^2

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Question 965740: Factor completely, if prime then state, show all work
16a^2-22ab-3b^2
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16a%5E2-22ab-3b%5E2
A bit of a hassle but this can be factored to
(8a + 1b)(2a - 3b)
:
Check by FOILing this
16b^2 - 24ab + 2ab - 3b^2 = 16a^2 - 22ab - 3b^2