SOLUTION: 12x^4 - 32c^3 + 16x^2

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Question 22179: 12x^4 - 32c^3 + 16x^2
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Should this be 12x%5E4+-+32x%5E3+%2B+16x%5E2 and did you want to factor the expression??

If so, then first factor the common factor of 4x%5E2, leaving this:
4x%5E2%283x%5E2+-+8x+%2B+4%29

The trinomial probably factors!
4x%5E2%283x_____%29%28x_____%29

For the last times last, since the middle term is even, it will be okay to try using 2*2 for the last times last. Remember, you will need a total of -8x for the middle term. Both signs must be negative!
4x%5E2%283x-2%29%28x-2%29

That should do it!!

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