Question

Factor each polynomial. 
 3x^3+6x^2-4x-8

Answer 1

(x+2)(3x^2-4)

Explanation:

3x^3+6x^2-4x-8

Find the common factor: 2x

(x+2)(3x^2-4)

Answer 2

3x^2+6x^2-4x-8 = 3x^2(x + 2) - 2(x + 2) = (x + 2)( 3x^2 - 2) = 3(x+2)(x -
`√(6) /3)`)(x +
`√(6) /3)` )