SOLUTION: Hi! I am working on problems involving polynomials. The problem is: Factor the polynomial 12x^3+5x^2-4x. On this particular polynomial problem, I do not know how to start fa

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Question 1153714: Hi!

I am working on problems involving polynomials.
The problem is: Factor the polynomial 12x^3+5x^2-4x. On this particular polynomial problem, I do not know how to start factoring it. What are the first steps that you have to take in order to factor this particular type of problem?
Thank you!
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, MathLover1:
Answer by ikleyn(52803)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The first step is to factor "x" out:


    12x^3+5x^2-4x = x*(12x^2 + 5x -4).


Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

.....factor out
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