SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial twice. First use a common factor with a positive coefficient, and then use a common factor with a negative coefficient.
-3s to the 5th power + 12s to th
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-3s to the 5th power + 12s to th
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Question 1152579: Factor the polynomial twice. First use a common factor with a positive coefficient, and then use a common factor with a negative coefficient.
-3s to the 5th power + 12s to the 4th power - 15s (use a positive coefficient) Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source):
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-3s to the 5th power + 12s to the 4th power - 15s
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-3s^5+12s^4-15s
Why "factor the polynomial twice"? It CAN be factored ONCE.
The terms have the common factor .
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