Question

How do I factor this?

Answer 1

12x(x + 1)²

General Formulas and Concepts:

Alg I

• Factoring

Explanation:

Step 1: Define expression

12x³ + 24x² + 12x

Step 2: Simplify

1. Factor GCF: 12(x³ + 2x² + x)
2. Factor GCF: 12x(x² + 2x + 1)
3. Factor trinomial: 12x(x + 1)(x + 1)
4. Rewrite: 12x(x + 1)²