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Question 635603: I have a question regarding factoring with exponents and letters. if i have put this question in the wrong category please help me by telling me what category to put it in.
"Factor completley"
3p^6+18p^5+24p^4

since no number goes into 24 and then go into 18p^5 when added i turned it into this:
3p^4(p^2+2) (3p^4+4)
correct or incorrect. I fincorrect where have i gone wrong & what might the real answer be?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3p^6+18p^5+24p^4
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= 3p^4*(p^2 + 6p + 8)
= 3p^4*(p + 2)*(p + 4)