Question 705185
Factor 24b^2-150

Divide each term by 6

24b^2 / 6 = 4b^2

-150 / 6 = -25

Therefore we now have:

6(4b^2 - 25)

4b^2 - 25 is a perfect square.

We factor the difference of two squares:

4b^2 - 25 = (2b - 5)(2b + 5)


Therefore the answer is:


6(2b - 5)(2b + 5)




Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor