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Explain how to factor the following:
16x^2 – 40x – 24

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Answer: (x-3)(2x+1)(8)

Step-by-step explanation: First factor out the 8 to get (8)(2x^2-5x-3). So now we have what number multiply out to -6 (ab) and add up to -5. -2 and -3 work out so we manipulate the equation like (8)(2x²-2x-3x-3). Factor out 2x in the first term and -3 in the second and keep going.

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