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Factoring Polynomials: GCF

Question 7 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

What is the fully factored form of 32a3 + 12a2?

Answer
A
4a2(8a + 3)
B
4a(8a2 + 3a)
C
12a2(3a + 1)
D
12a(3a2 + a)

Explanation

The greatest common factor of 32a³ and 12a² is 4a². Factoring it out gives 32a³ + 12a² = 4a²(8a + 3). The expression inside the parentheses has no further common factor, so the fully factored form is choice A, 4a²(8a + 3).

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