Question

Factor the following polynomial: 12y5 – 8y3 + 24y2

A. 8y(2y4 – y2 + 3y)
B.4y2(3y3 – 2y + 6)
C. 4(3y5 – 2y3 + 6y2)
D. 4y(3y4 – 2y2 + 6y)

Answer 1

The answer is B.

Explanation:

12y5−8y3+24y2

=4y2(3y3−2y+6)