SOLUTION: Here is my problem. It says factor the expression: 4x^3+ 8x

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Question 196702: Here is my problem. It says factor the expression:
4x^3+ 8x
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, Alan3354:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20065) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x%5E3%2B+8x
Factor out 4x
4x%28x%5E2%2B2%29
Edwin

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is my problem. It says factor the expression:
4x^3+ 8x
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Well? Why don't you?
Both terms have an x, so factor it out.
= x*(4x^2 + 8)
Both have a 4:
= 4x*(x^2 + 2)