SOLUTION: Factor completely. Factor polynomial completely, if prime say so. -4w^3-16w^2+20w Could you give step by step instructions.

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Question 299272: Factor completely. Factor polynomial completely, if prime say so.
-4w^3-16w^2+20w
Could you give step by step instructions.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor polynomial completely, if prime say so.
-4w^3-16w^2+20w
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Common Factor: -4w
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= (-4w)(w^2 + 4w - 5)
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= (-4w)(w+5)(w-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.