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Factor this polynomial expression.


{3x}^(2) - 12x + 12


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Answer:

3(x - 2)(x - 2)

Explanation:


3 {x}^(2) - 12x + 12 \\ = 3 {x}^(2) - 6x - 6x + 12 \\ = 3x(x - 2) - 6(x - 2) \\ = (3x - 6)(x - 2) \\ = 3(x - 2)(x - 2)

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