Question

Factor completely: 12x^5 + 6x^3 + 8x^2
Prime

2(6x5 + 3x3 + 4x2)

2x(6x4 + 6x2 + 4x)

2x2(6x3 + 3x + 4)
I know its not prime.

Answer 1

Look for a common constant and variable.

Answer 2

3a4y3 − 12a3y2 + 6a2y
we can factor out 3, a^2, and y
3a^2y(a^2y^2 - 4ay + 2)

Answer 3

Then I add them ? And add the exponents ?

Answer 4

That's not one of the answer choices though ?

Answer 5

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