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factor 8x^3-12x

Solution

factor

8 x^{3} - 12 x

Solution

4 x (2 x^{2} - 3)

Solution steps

8 x^{3} - 12 x

Apply exponent rule:

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

x^{3} = x^{2} x

= 8 x^{2} x - 12 x

Rewrite

8

as

4 \cdot 2

Rewrite

12

as

4 \cdot 3

= 4 \cdot 2 x^{2} x - 4 \cdot 3 x

Factor out common term

4 x

= 4 x (2 x^{2} - 3)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is factor 8x^3-12x ?
The solution to factor 8x^3-12x is 4x(2x^2-3)