Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 9 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

6. [8.02] Identify the factors of 15ab + 35a − 6b − 14. (3 points) (5a − 2)(3b + 7) (5a + 2)(3b − 7) (5a − 7)(3b + 2) (5a + 7)(3b − 2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Walk me through it someone

hero (hero):

Hint: Factor by grouping

jhonyy9 (jhonyy9):

first is right sure

hero (hero):

Which means factor the first two terms, then factor the last two terms.

hero (hero):

@jhonyy9 , you know we're not supposed to just give the answer.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So factor 5 and 7?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wow

OpenStudy (anonymous):

he gave me the answer

hero (hero):

2nd Hint: 15ab + 35a = 5a(3b + 7) − 6b − 14. = -2(3b + 7)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks :)

hero (hero):

You're supposed to know how to factor by grouping to solve this.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!