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How to factor 18x^3 - 3x

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Answer:

3x ( 3x + 1 ) ( 3x - 1 )

Explanation:

Start by factoring out the common factor, which is 3x:

3x ( 6x² - 1 )

Recognize that 6x² - 1 is a difference of squares (a² - b²):

6x² - 1 = (3x)² - 1² = (3x + 1)(3x - 1)

So, the factored expression is:

3x ( 3x + 1 ) ( 3x - 1 )

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