SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial 4 a 6 b 7 c 5 - 8 a 7 b 5 c 6 , if possible. This is the answer I came up with and I am not sure if it is right. 4a 7b 6c 6(b2 - 2ac)

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Question 42920This question is from textbook INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
: Factor the polynomial 4 a 6 b 7 c 5 - 8 a 7 b 5 c 6 , if possible.
This is the answer I came up with and I am not sure if it is right.
4a 7b 6c 6(b2 - 2ac)
This question is from textbook INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you mean
4a^6b^7c^5 - 8a^7b^5c^6
we can factor out the greatest common factor and get
4a^6b^5c^5(b^2 - 2ac)