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factor 3x^2-12xy

Solution

factor

3 x^{2} - 12 x y

Solution

3 x (x - 4 y)

Solution steps

3 x^{2} - 12 x y

Apply exponent rule:

a^{b + c} = a^{b} a^{c}

x^{2} = xx

= 3 xx - 12 x y

Rewrite

- 12

as

4 \cdot 3

= 3 xx + 4 \cdot 3 x y

Factor out common term

3 x

= 3 x (x - 4 y)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor 3x^2-12xy ?
The solution to factor 3x^2-12xy is 3x(x-4y)