Question

factoring my problem
xy- 3x - 8y + 24
so far I did x (y-3) and the 2nd part im confused (y+30? but it has to have something on the outside a gcf would it be 8 ( y + 3) or something close??

Answer 1

Yep, something close. Try changing the signs.

Answer 2

look for a common factor between -8y and 24.... its -8 -8 x y and -8 x 3

gives -8(y - 3)

Answer 3

ok i get that

Answer 4

my solution is (y-3) (x-8)??

Answer 5

That's correct.