SOLUTION: Factor completly 6x^6-48x^5+48x^4 The GCF is 6x and I tried to factor this and ended up with 6x^4(x^2-8x)(x-6)(which I know is wrong) I can't seem to figure this out so any

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Question 387342: Factor completly
6x^6-48x^5+48x^4
The GCF is 6x and I tried to factor this and ended up with
6x^4(x^2-8x)(x-6)(which I know is wrong)
I can't seem to figure this out so any help is greatly appreciated!!

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor completly
6x^6-48x^5+48x^4
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common factor: 6x^4
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= 6x^4(x^2-8x+8)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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