Factor completely, then place the factors in the proper location on the grid. 2a2 + 2b2 - 5ab
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For this case we have the following expression: [tex] 2a ^ 2 + 2b ^ 2 - 5ab
[/tex] Rewriting the expression we have: [tex] 2a ^ 2 - 5ab + 2b ^ 2[/tex] From here, we factor the expression completely. We have then: [tex] (2a - b) (a - 2b)
[/tex] Let's check the factorization. To do this, we multiply the terms within the parenthesis. We have then: [tex] 2a ^ 2 - 4ab - ab + 2b ^ 2
[/tex] Rewriting: [tex] 2a ^ 2 - 5ab + 2b ^ 2[/tex] Therefore, the factorization is correct. Answer: [tex] (2a - b) (a - 2b) [/tex]