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Factor the polynomial: 3x(x-6)+8(x-6)

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Answer:

(x - 6)(3x + 8)

Explanation:

(x - 6) is a factor of both 3x(x-6)+8(x-6). Thus, (x - 6) can be factored out of 3x(x-6)+8(x-6), resulting in the product (x - 6)(3x + 8).

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