Question

Factor the polynomial expression 3x4 + 24x.

Answer 1

3x ( x+2)(x^2−2x+4)

Explanation:

3x^4 + 24x.

Factor out the greatest common factor

3x*x^3 + 3x*8

3x(x^3+8)

Then factor the cubic term

The sum of cubes is a^3+b^3=(a+b)(a^2−ab+b^2)

3x ( x+2)(x^2−2x+4)