SOLUTION: Factor each of the following trinomials completely. 2a^3-52a^2b+96ab^2 Help. Thank You.

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Question 27863: Factor each of the following trinomials completely.
2a^3-52a^2b+96ab^2
Help.
Thank You.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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First look for common factors in each term. 2a is a common factor, so factor out 2a.
2a%28a%5E2-26ab%2B48b%5E2%29 Now factor the parentheses.
2a%28a+-+2b%29%28a+-+24b%29