Question

Factor completely, then place the answer in the proper location on the grid. Write the answer in descending powers of a.

4a4 + 6a3b2 + 2a2b3

Answer 1

Look for common factors in each term

Answer 2

Upon first inspection, I see 2 and a

Answer 3

\[4a^4 + 6a^3 b^2 + 2a^2 b^3\]
\[2(2a^4 + 3a^3 b^2 + a^2 b^3)\]
\[2a^2(2a^2 + 3a b^2 + b^3)\]

Answer 4

\[4a^4+6a^3b^2+2a^2b^3\]