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4a3b5 − 16a5b2 + 12a2b3 factored form

User Master C
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Answer:


4a^2 b^2( ab^3 - 4a^3 + 3b)

Explanation:


4a^3 b^5 - 16a^5 b^2 + 12a^2 b^3

Factor:

- >
4a^2 ab^2 b^3 - 16a^2 a^3 b^2 + 12a^2 b^2 b

->
4a^2 ab^2 b^3 + 4 * 4a^2 a^3 b^2 + 3 * 4a^2 b^2 b

-> factor out
4a^2 b^2

->
4a^2 b^2( ab^3 - 4a^3 + 3b)

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