SOLUTION: Factor each equation to determine if it contains a quadratic factor. If so, write the the factored form of the equation. x^5 -4x^4 -12x^3=0

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: Factor each equation to determine if it contains a quadratic factor. If so, write the the factored form of the equation. x^5 -4x^4 -12x^3=0 This question is from textbook

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write the the factored form of the equation. x^5 -4x^4 -12x^3=0
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Just by looking at it you can see that x^3 will factor out of the equation:
x^3(x^2 - 4x - 12) = 0
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You can recognize that the quadratic can be easily factored also, so you have:
x^3(x - 6)(x + 2) = 0

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