SOLUTION: Factor expression into a linear factor: 2x^2(x+3)^3-x(x+3)^4

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Question 409245: Factor expression into a linear factor:
2x^2(x+3)^3-x(x+3)^4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor expression into a linear factor:
2x^2(x+3)^3-x(x+3)^4
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Common factor: (x+3)^3
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= (x+3)^3[2x^2 - x(x+3)]
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= (x+3)^3[x^2-3x)
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= (x+3)^3[x(x-3)
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Cannot be factored into a linear factor:
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Cheers,
Stan H.