What is the factored form of the equation? Factor completely.

24q^7 – 42q^4r + 36q^3r^2 – 63r^3

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What is the factored form of the equation? Factor completely.

24q^7 – 42q^4r + 36q^3r^2 – 63r^3

lgbasallote · Answer

can you see any common factor between the terms?

anonymous · Answer

24 q, 42q, and 36 q? @igbasallote

anonymous · Answer

@igbasallote, is the answer = 3(8q^7 - 14q^4r + 12q^3r^2 - 21r^3)
                                        = 3(2q^4 (4q^3 - 7r))
                                        = 3(2q^4 + 3r^2)(4q^3 - 7r)

anonymous · Answer

@CliffSedge, can you tell me if i have it right please

anonymous · Answer

Gimme a second to look it over . . .

anonymous · Answer

This is correct.  3(2q^4 + 3r^2)(4q^3 - 7r)

anonymous · Answer

@CliffSedge, Do i only need to write that or everything I had writen?

anonymous · Answer

It depends who you're giving the answer to whether they want to see your work.

anonymous · Answer

well it says What is the factored form of the equation? Factor completely.
does that mean they want all that or not?

anonymous · Answer

@CliffSedge

anonymous · Answer

Just the final product is fine then.