SOLUTION: it tells me to complete the statement. 40x^4 a^2 + 16x^2 a^3 = 8x^2 a^2 ( )

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Question 606296: it tells me to complete the statement. 40x^4 a^2 + 16x^2 a^3 = 8x^2 a^2 ( )
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40x^4 a^2 + 16x^2 a^3 = 8x^2 a^2 ( )
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40x^4a^2 + 16x^2a^3 - 8x^2a^2 = 0
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Common factor: 8x^2a^2
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= 8x^2a^2[5x^2 + 2a - 1]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cheers,
Stan H.
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