SOLUTION: how do you factor this polynomial 5x^3-15x^2

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Question 492657: how do you factor this polynomial 5x^3-15x^2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor out the GCF 5x%5E2 to get


5x%5E3-15x%5E2=5x%5E2%28x-3%29