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OpenStudy (anonymous):

factor step by step 5x^3 – 35x^2 + 60x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[ 5x^3 – 35x^2 + 60x. \] Factor out GCF

OpenStudy (anonymous):

First factor out the GCF. \[5x^{3} - 35x^2 + 60x = 5x(x^2 - 7x + 12)\]Now, find two factors of 12 that add up to -7.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4 and 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok. Using those factors, that factors to 5x(x + 4)(x + 3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh nvm ok i get it

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