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Question
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3n⁵ - 48n³
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Take out common factors
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3n³(n² - 16)
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Form two perfect squares
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3n³(n² - 4²)
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Factorise the perfect square
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3n³(n - 4)(n + 4)
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Answer : 3n³(n - 4)(n + 4)
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