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Factor completely. 2x^4+4x^3-30x^2

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Answer:

Explanation:

2x⁴ + 4x³ - 30x² = 2x²*(x² + 2x - 15)

x² + 2x - 15

Sum = 2

Product = -15

Factors = 5 ; (-3)

x² + 2x - 15 = x² + 5x - 3x - 3 *5

= x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5)

= (x + 5)(x - 3)

2x⁴ + 4x³ - 30x² = (2x²) (x + 5)(x - 3)

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