SOLUTION: Factor the following polynomials completely. If a polynomial is prime, say so: 2y^5 + 3y^4 - 20y^3

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Question 360307: Factor the following polynomials completely. If a polynomial is prime, say so:
2y^5 + 3y^4 - 20y^3
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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2y^5 + 3y^4 - 20y^3
y^3(2y^2+3y-20)
y^3(2y^2+8y-5y-20)
y^3(2y(y+4)-5(y+4))
y^3(y+4)(2y-5)
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