SOLUTION: How do I factor this polynomial? {{{ 3a^2b+6ab+9ab^2 }}} If it can't be factored please write "prime".

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Question 5341: How do I factor this polynomial? If it can't be factored please write "prime".
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


ALWAYS take out the common factors first! In this case, the common factor is 3ab!



Does that do it? That was TOO EASY--if you remembered to take out the common factor first!!!

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