Question

Explain, in complete sentences, how you would factor 6x^4 + 48x^3 - 120x^2. (4 points)

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

$$6x^4 + 48x^3 - 120x^2$$

Answer 3

take out the GCF !
6x^2 (x^2 + 8x - 20)

Answer 4

Nice work :)

Answer 5

Can you factor this now?
$$x^2 + 8x - 20$$

Answer 6

Look for factors of -20 that add up to 8.

Answer 7

yes ! (x-2)(x+10)

Answer 8

GREAT JOB! now put it all together in to one answer :D

Answer 9

6x2 (x-2)(x+10) !
thank you !

Answer 10

$$6x^4 + 48x^3 - 120x^2=6x^2 (x-2)(x+10)$$

Thanks for trying :)