SOLUTION: Ok guys I am really lost on this one Factor completely x^3-26x^3+48x

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Question 116425: Ok guys I am really lost on this one
Factor completely
x^3-26x^3+48x

Found 2 solutions by checkley71, stanbon:
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
SHOULD THIS EQAUTION BE X^3-26X^(2)+48X?
IF YES THEN:
X(X^2-26X+48)
X(X-24)(X-2)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor completely
x^3-26x^2+48x
Factor out the "x"
= x(x^2-26x+48)
Use the AC Method to factor
= x(x^2-24x-2x+48)
x(x(x-24)-2(x-24))

x((x-24)(x-2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.