SOLUTION: I am factoring by taking out the greatest common factor. How would i do this question? 12k^3+21k^5

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: I am factoring by taking out the greatest common factor. How would i do this question? 12k^3+21k^5       Log On

Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!

   

Question 86549: I am factoring by taking out the greatest common factor.
How would i do this question?
12k^3+21k^5

Answer by tutorcecilia(2144) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
GCF=3k^3
%2812k%5E3%2B21k%5E5%29 [divide each term by the GCF; place the GCF on the outside]
%283k%5E3%2812k%5E3%2F3k%5E3+%2B+21k%5E5%2F3k%5E3%29%29
%283k%5E3%284+%2B+7k%5E2%29%29