SOLUTION: factor the polynomial completely by factoring out any common factors and then by grouping. Do not combine like terms. 3a^3+3ab^2+2a^2b+2b^3

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Question 47420: factor the polynomial completely by factoring out any common factors and then by grouping. Do not combine like terms.
3a^3+3ab^2+2a^2b+2b^3
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can not factor anything out.
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