SOLUTION: Factor the polynomial by grouping: 3x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x - 8

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Question 416643: Factor the polynomial by grouping: 3x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x - 8
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Factor the polynomial by grouping:
3x^3 + 6x^2 - 4x - 8
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3x^2(x+2)-4(x+2)
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= (x+2)(3x^2-4)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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