Question 313556: Factor 12a^2b + 3ab^2
Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! In this problem, you need to find the COMMON FACTOR, which is 3 ab. Take out the 3ab, which leaves this.
12a^2b+3ab^2
3ab(4a+b).
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