SOLUTION: What is the factored form of 12x^4-20x^3+4x^2

Question 779139: What is the factored form of 12x^4-20x^3+4x^2
Found 2 solutions by tommyt3rd, josgarithmetic:
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12x^4-20x^3+4x^2=
4x^2(3x^2-5x+1)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rational Roots Theorem would seem most useful, but first factor the constant factor of 4.

and also factor the common

If the determinant is negative, then you can leave like that, since the quadratic factor may be easiest in the trinomial form.
, POSITIVE 13.

Still could be best to leave it like it is, because the roots of the quadratic are irrational, making the factorization of this quadratic a bit messy looking.
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