SOLUTION: Factor completely: 16x^3-48x^2+36x

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Question 315023: Factor completely: 16x^3-48x^2+36x
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Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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(4x)(4x^2 - 12x + 9)

(4x)(2x - 3)(2x - 3)

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
16x^3-48x^2+36x Divide each term by the lowest common factor (4x)
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%28%2816x%5E3%2F4x%29-%2848x%5E2%2F4x%29%2B%2836x%2F4x%29%29 Perform the division and set the LCF to the side.
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