Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 7 - Polynomial Equations and Factoring - 7.4 - Solving Polynomial Equations in Factored Form - Exercises - Page 381: 30

Answer

$4a(3a^3+2)$.

Work Step by Step

The given expression is $=12a^4+8a$ The GCF of $12$ and $8$ is $4$. The GCF of $a^4$ and $a$ is $a$. So, the greatest common monomial factor of the terms is $4a$. Hence, the factor form is $4a(3a^3+2)$.
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