Question

How do you factor `m^2 - mv- 56v^2`?

Answer 1

`m^2-mv-56v2=(m+7v)(m-8v)`.

Problem: Factor `m^2-mv-56v^2`.

Find two numbers that when added equal `-1` and when multiplied equal `-56`.

The numbers `7` and `-8` fit the criteria.

The factors of `m^2-mv-56v^2` are `(m+7v)(m-8v)`.