SOLUTION: Factor Completely: a^3+12a^2+36a I am not sure if I should use 36 to find the GCF.

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Factor Completely: a^3+12a^2+36a I am not sure if I should use 36 to find the GCF.      Log On


   

Question 367332: Factor Completely: a^3+12a^2+36a
I am not sure if I should use 36 to find the GCF.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor Completely: a^3+12a^2+36a
I am not sure if I should use 36 to find the GCF.
-----------
a^3+12a^2+36a
Factor out the a
= a%2A%28a%5E2+%2B+12a+%2B+36%29
Hint: Both end terms of the trinomial are squares