Factor the trinomial 45a2 + 38ab + 8b2.
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Trinomials are factored into
a product of two binomials as indicated on the left. |
| { 45a and a } or {3a and 15a} or {5a and 9a} |
The product of the first terms must be 45a2.
What are the possible factors? |
| Show work. | The product of the last terms must be 8b2. What are the possible factors? |
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