How do you group and factor $4jk-8j^2+5k-10j$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2014-10-30T01:37:24

In order to factor by grouping it is important to group the pairs in a way that when factored the variables will match.

$4jk - 8j^2 + 5k - 10j$

$(4jk - 8j^2) + (5k - 10j)$ Factor out a common factor from each group.

$4j(k - 2j) + 5(k - 2j)$

Now that you have a common factor you can pair the factors outside of the parenthesis.

$(4j + 5)(k - 2j)$

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