SOLUTION: I cant seem to solve this problem. I am not sure how to get the answer. Factor the trinomial completely. {{{2a^3-52a^2b+96ab^2}}} could you please show how to solve the problem

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Question 92315: I cant seem to solve this problem. I am not sure how to get the answer.
Factor the trinomial completely.
2a%5E3-52a%5E2b%2B96ab%5E2 could you please show how to solve the problem correctly.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the trinomial completely.
2a%5E3-52a%5E2b%2B96ab%5E2
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Factor out 2a, you have;
2a%28a%5E2+-+26ab+%2B+48b%5E2%29
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Then factor a%5E2+-+26ab+%2B+48b%5E2 to:
2a%28a+-+24b%29%28a+-+2b%29