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Mister Nobody asked Apr 4, 2023

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12x cubed - 4x squared

Mister Nobody asked Apr 4, 2023

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Answer:

$4x^2\left(3x-1\right)$

Key:

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a^(b+c)=a^ba^c

• Factor out the last leading term standing to solve in the end.

Explanation:

$12x^3-4x^2\\x^3=xx^2\\=12xx^2-4x^2\\=4\cdot \:3xx^2-4\cdot \:1\cdot \:x^2\\=4x^2\left(3x-1\right)$

Nick Meyer answered Apr 10, 2023

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