Question

Factor completely 2c5 + 44c4 + 242c3. 2c3(c + 11)2 2(c + 11)2 2c3(c + 11)(c − 11) 2c3(c2 + 22c + 121)

Answer 1

2c^3(c+11)^2

Explanation:

2c^5 + 44c^4 + 242c^3

Factor out the greatest common factor

2c^3(c^2+22c+121)

Recognizing inside the parentheses is (a+b) ^2 where a =c and b = 11

2c^3(c+11)^2