SOLUTION: 12m^3-8m^2-15m=0 how do I factor this

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Question 66272: 12m^3-8m^2-15m=0
how do I factor this
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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12m^3 - 8m^2 - 15m = 0
m(12m^2 - 8m - 15) = 0
m(12m^2 - 18m + 10m - 15) = 0
m((12m^2 - 18m) + (10m - 15)) = 0
m(6m(2m - 3) + 5(2m - 3)) = 0
m(6m + 5)(2m - 3) = 0
m = 0
m = -5/6
m = 3/2
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