Question

Factor the polynomial.
3x^4 +6x^3 + 9x^2

Answer 1

3 x^2 (x^2 + 2 x + 3)

Explanation:

Factor the following:

3 x^4 + 6 x^3 + 9 x^2

Hint: | Factor common terms out of 3 x^4 + 6 x^3 + 9 x^2.

Factor 3 x^2 out of 3 x^4 + 6 x^3 + 9 x^2:

Answer: 3 x^2 (x^2 + 2 x + 3)