SOLUTION: Factor completely: -2x to 3rd power + 16x to 2nd power - 24x

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Question 141142: Factor completely:
-2x to 3rd power + 16x to 2nd power - 24x
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor completely:
-2x to 3rd power + 16x to 2nd power - 24x
:
-2x^3 + 16x^2 - 24x
:
Factor out -2x and you have:
-2x(x^2 - 8x + 12)
Factors to
-2x(x - 6)(x - 2)