SOLUTION: How would you factor 5x to third power - 40x squared + 60x

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Question 223269: How would you factor 5x to third power - 40x squared + 60x
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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common factors first ___ 5x(x^2 - 8x + 12)

factoring the quadratic ___ 5x(x - 6)(x - 2)