<PRE><B>Question 22179</B>
Should this be {{{12x^4 - 32x^3 + 16x^2}}} and did you want to factor the expression??


If so, then first factor the common factor of {{{4x^2}}}, leaving this:
{{{4x^2(3x^2 - 8x + 4)}}}


The trinomial probably factors!

{{{4x^2(3x_____)(x_____)}}}


For the last times last, since the middle term is even, it will be okay to try using 2*2 for the last times last.  Remember, you will need a total of -8x for the middle term.  Both signs must be negative!
{{{4x^2(3x-2)(x-2)}}}


That should do it!!


R^2 at SCC</PRE>