Question

anyone have any idea how to figure this out??
8h^2-18hj-5j^2

Answer 1

I cant figure this one out?

Answer 2

wait i m trying

Answer 3

thx

Answer 4

what do you want done to that expression?

Answer 5

i think he want to factor it

Answer 6

Yes factor it but I am trying to factor by grouping and that way is not working

Answer 7

Dont know how else to factor it

Answer 8

\[8h^2-18hj-5j^2\]
\[=(4h+ ? )(2h-5j)
Fill in that question mark.

Answer 9

\[=(4h+ ? )(2h-5j)\]

Answer 10

k let me try it

Answer 11

i did it but first you show your result

Answer 12

3j

Answer 13

@Azteck It isn't really helpful, he needs to know how to approach it. Do half of work then let him finish the last step of the work isn't good.

Answer 14

(4h+3j)(2h−5j)??

Answer 15

Yes show me how to do it

Answer 16

8h^2-18hj-5j^2
8h^2-20hj+2hj-5j^2
can you dot it now

Answer 17

let me see

Answer 18

danm it! thats what I was using -20 and +2 but on the positive 2 I forgot to put it the 2hj and just put it 2. No wooooooonder! aggghhhhh

Answer 19

but the only problem i have is how does the 2hj-5j^2 factor??

Answer 20

yes that was a problem but its done now by the way what is your answer

Answer 21

(4h+j) (2h-5j)

Answer 22

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Answer 23

awesooooooooome! Thanks for everything Im going to bed!

Answer 24

good night