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factor 3x^3-12x^2

Solution

factor

3 x^{3} - 12 x^{2}

Solution

3 x^{2} (x - 4)

Solution steps

3 x^{3} - 12 x^{2}

Apply exponent rule:

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

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

= 3 x x^{2} - 12 x^{2}

Rewrite

12

as

3 \cdot 4

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

Factor out common term

3 x^{2}

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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