SOLUTION: factor: 4x^3-8x^2-12x

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Question 152226: factor:
4x^3-8x^2-12x
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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4x^3-8x^2-12x
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Begin by looking for a common factor among all three terms. We see that 4x is common, so pull it out:
4x(x^2-2x-3)
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Now, factor the expression inside the parenthesis:
4x(x+1)(x-3)