SOLUTION: Factor completely: 12a^2b + 30a^b2. I'm not even sure were to begin.

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Question 593773: Factor completely: 12a^2b + 30a^b2.
I'm not even sure were to begin.
Found 2 solutions by Eva18, Alan3354:
Answer by Eva18(13) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12a^2b+30a^b2
=6(2a^2b+5a^b2).
i've jst started it for you.
handle it now!!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor completely: 12a^2b + 30a^b2.
I'm not even sure were to begin.
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Both coefficients are even numbers. Begin with that.
Both terms have an a.
Both terms have a b.
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Factor things out. Then divide by other factors.