Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter R - Review of Basic Concepts - R.4 Factoring Polynomials - R.4 Exercises - Page 44: 49

Answer

$2a^{2}(4a-b)(3a+2b)$

Work Step by Step

Factor out the gratest common factor, $2a^{2}$ $=2a^{2}\left(12a^{2}+5ab-2b^{2}\right)$ When factoring $ax^{2}+bx+c$, we search for factors of $ac$ whose sum is $b,$ and, if we find them, we rewrite $bx$ and proceed to factor in groups. Here, factors of $(12)\times(-2)=-24$ that add to $+5$ are ....$+8$ and $-3 .$ $=2a^{2}\left[ \left(12a^{2}-3ab\right)+\left(8ab-2b^{2}\right) \right]$ $=2a^{2}\left[ 3a(4a-b)+2b(4a-b) \right]$ $=2a^{2}\left[ (4a-b)(3a+2b) \right]$ $=2a^{2}(4a-b)(3a+2b)$
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