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

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Question 103348: Factor each polynomial completely by factoring out any common factors and then factor by grouping. Do not combine like terms.
3a^3+3ab^2+2a^2b+2b^3
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3a%5E3%2B3ab%5E2%2B2a%5E2b%2B2b%5E3
First lets separate the equations;
%283a%5E3%2B3ab%5E2%29%2B%282a%5E2b%2B2b%5E3%29
Now for the first one factor out 3a; and the second one factor out 2b;
3a%28a%5E2%2Bb%5E2%29%2B2b%28a%5E2%2Bb%5E2%29
%283a%2B2b%29%28a%5E2%2Bb%5E2%29
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