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Question 567865: Factor the following expression completely:
30y^4-25y^3-125y^2
Help--I don't understand this problem
Found 2 solutions by mananth, rapaljer:
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source):
Answer by rapaljer(4671)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 30y^4-25y^3-125y^2
There is a COMMON FACTOR of 5y^2:
5y^2(_____-_____-_____)
5y^2(6y^2 -5y -25)
The TRINOMIAL probably factors into one of these:
5y^2(3y_____)(2y_____) or 5y^2(6y_____)(y_____)
Try the first one first:
5y^2 (3y___5)(2y___5)
5y^2(3y+5)(2y-5)
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Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus
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