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How do you factor n^3-2n^2 ?

How do you factor n^3-2n^2 ?-example-1
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The answer would be n^2(n-2)
User Ramkumar Singh
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Factor out common numbers or variables when you can.

To make this the most simplified factor, factor out n², as it is the least factor both have.

n³/n² = n
-2n²/n² = -2

n - 2 is your new answer


hope this helps
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