75(x+y)^2 - 108 = 3[ 25(x+y)^2 - 36] the bracket equation can now be factored as a difference of two squares.. therefore... = 3 [5(x+y) - 6][5(x+y) + 6] = 3(5x + 5y - 6)(5x + 5y + 6) the above are the factors of the function.... the answer is right... i hope i have helped..