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

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Answer 1 · 2015-05-23T15:09:53

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

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 $(m+7v)(m-8v)$ .

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