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factor the polynomial: 6x^5-51x^3-27x

 Oct 6, 2014

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6x^5-51x^3-27x     take out the GCF first  (3x)

(3x)(2x^4 - 17x^2 - 9 ) =

(3x)(2x^2 + 1)(x^2 - 9) =

(3x)(2x^2 + 1)(x + 3)(x - 3)

 

 Oct 6, 2014
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Best Answer

6x^5-51x^3-27x     take out the GCF first  (3x)

(3x)(2x^4 - 17x^2 - 9 ) =

(3x)(2x^2 + 1)(x^2 - 9) =

(3x)(2x^2 + 1)(x + 3)(x - 3)

 

CPhill Oct 6, 2014

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