SOLUTION: Hello, I have a question about factoring polynomials completely. The equation is 4x^3+38x^2+34x In words the equaion is four x cubed plus thirty eight x squared plus thirty four x

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Question 484867: Hello, I have a question about factoring polynomials completely. The equation is 4x^3+38x^2+34x
In words the equaion is four x cubed plus thirty eight x squared plus thirty four x
Thank you for the help
-Kaitlin

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x^3+38x^2+34x
begin by factoring out a 2:
2(2x^3+19x^2+17x)
next, factor out an x:
2x(2x^2+19x+17)
2x(2x+17)(x+1)