SOLUTION: how can i factor this 3X^3-48X

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Question 676826: how can i factor this 3X^3-48X
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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both coefficients are divisible by 3
there is an x variable in both
therefore,
3x(x^2 - 16)
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(x^2-16) is a perfect square
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