Question

What is the LCM for (x+3)2(x-2) and (x+3)(x2-16)? Please explain step by step how to find answer!!

Answer 1

Answer: (x-2)(x+3)^2(x^2-16)

Explanation:

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

(x+3)(x^2-16)

(x+3)(x^2-16)=(x+3)(x+4)(x-4)

(x+3)^2(x-2)=(x+3)(x+3)(x-2)

LCM: (x+3)^2(x-2)(x^2-16)