How do you factor #12x^{3} - 40x^{2} + 12x#?
1 Answer
Oct 9, 2016
Explanation:
- The first step of factoring is finding a GCF. In this case, the GCF is 4x. So factor out 4x from the expression:
#4x(3x^2-10x+3)# - Next, factor the trinomial:
#4x(3x-1 )(x-3)#