Question

Factor completely, then place the factors in the proper location on the grid.

4x2+ 8xy - 60y2

Answer 1

first divide thru by 4:-
4(x^2 + 2xy - 15y^2)

Answer 2

can you factor the expression in the parentheses?

you need to find 2 numbers whose product is 15 and whose sum is +2

Answer 3

it will be of the form
(x + ay)(x - by) wjhere a and -b are the 2 numbers to be found

Answer 4

consider the factors of -15
-5 and + 3 are 0ne set and
+5 and -3 are another


which 2 add up to +2?

Answer 5

Whats the answer?

Answer 6

follow his instructions then you will get the answer (: