Question

Create a factorable polynomial with a GCF of 3x. Rewrite that polynomial in two other equivalent forms.

My polynomial : 3x^5 + 9x^3 + 12x
equivalent: 3x(x^4 + 3x^2 + 4)
equivalent: ?????????

Answer 1

You can distribute the 3x through but not multiply the terms

3x*(x^4 + 3x^2 + 4) = 3x*x^4 + 3x*3x^2 + 3x*4

to get another equivalent form