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

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BRIAN M.
Oct 30, 2014

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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