Factoring question!
When factored completely, 4a^3+4a^2-48a is equivalent to which of the following?
a. 4a(a-4)(a-3)
b. 4a(a-4)(a+3)
c. 4a(a+4)(a-3)
d. 4a(a+4)(a+3)

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Factoring question!
When factored completely, 4a^3+4a^2-48a is equivalent to which of the following?
a. 4a(a-4)(a-3)
b. 4a(a-4)(a+3)
c. 4a(a+4)(a-3)
d. 4a(a+4)(a+3)

fateal · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Thanks so much!

shinalcantara · Answer

by dividing the whole expression with 4a, you'll get (a^2+a-12).
factoring the quadratic expression, you'll have (a+4)(a-3)
in determining the factors of the q.e., notice that the third term is -12.. the factors of -12 which when added makes 1 as it is the coefficient of a in the 2nd term, are 4& -3 so you'll have (a+4)(a-3)