Question

6b³ +16b² -15b-40
Factor

Answer 1

(2
`b^(2)` - 5) (3b + 8)

Explanation:

First factor out 2
`b^(2)` from the first set of parentheses and -5 from the second

2
`b^(2)` ( 3b + 8) - 5 (3b + 8)

Next factor out (3b + 8)

(2
`b^(2)` - 5) (3b + 8)