SOLUTION: Factor completely 2x^3-2x^2-12x+12

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Question 370955: Factor completely
2x^3-2x^2-12x+12

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor completely
2x^3-2x^2-12x+12
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2(x^3-x^2-6x+6)
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= 2[x^2(x-1)-6(x-1)]
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= 2(x-1)(x^2-6)
= 2(x-1)(x-sqrt(6))(x+sqrt(6))
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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