Question

Factor completely: 3x3 – 48x



A.


x(x – 4)(x – 4)


B.


3(x + 4)(x – 4)


C.


3x(x – 16)


D.


3x(x + 4)(x – 4)

Answer 1

what do you think?

Answer 2

i'm thinking either C or D

Answer 3

hint:
we can factor out 3x:
\[\Large 3{x^3} - 48x = 3x\left( {...} \right)\]

Answer 4

you have to factor -16 as well

Answer 5

ok

Answer 6

or you know no not answer my question

Answer 7

what?

Answer 8

what is:
\[\frac{{3{x^3}}}{{3x}} = ...?\]