Question

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

2a2 + 2b2 - 5ab

Answer 1

\[\large 2a^2 -5ab + 2b^2 \]
You should be able to factor by grouping. Multiply the first and last coefficients, 2*2 = 4, then -4 and and -1 would multiply to 4, so we can break up the middle term
\[\large 2a^2 -4ab -1ab+ 2b^2 \]

Answer 2

That's not finished yet, btw...