SOLUTION: Factor completely a(a+2)(a-3)-8(a-3)

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Question 260614: Factor completely
a(a+2)(a-3)-8(a-3)
Answer by nerdybill(6948) About Me  (Show Source):
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a(a+2)(a-3)-8(a-3)
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Notice that (a-3) is common to both term. Factor it out:
(a-3)(a(a+2) - 8)