SOLUTION: Factor this 3p5 – 12p3

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Question 515433: Factor this 3p5 – 12p3
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Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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3p^5 – 12p^3
begin by factoring out what is common to both:
3p^3(p^2 – 4)
notice, the expression in parenthesis is a "difference of squares":
3p^3(p-2)(p+2)

Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):