Question

How do you factor the polynomials `16gh+24g-2h-3`?

Answer 1

`16gh+24g-2h-3 = (8g-1)(2h+3)`

Explanation:

This polynomial factors by grouping:

`16gh+24g-2h-3 = (16gh+24g)-(2h+3)`

`color(white)(16gh+24g-2h-3) = 8g(2h+3)-1(2h+3)`

`color(white)(16gh+24g-2h-3) = (8g-1)(2h+3)`