Question

Factor completely:

12x^5 + 6x^3 + 8x^2

a- prime
b- 2(6x^5+3x^3+4x^2)
c- 2x(6x^4+6x^2+4x)
d- 2x^2(6x^3+3x+4)

Answer 1

d) 2x²(6x³ + 3x + 4)

Explanation:

In order to factor the given polynomial, you need to find the greatest common factor of all three terms:
`12x^(5)+6x^(3)+8x^(2)`

The greatest common factor is '2' and the variable is x². If we factor out 2x² from each term, we get:

2x²(6x³ + 3x + 4)