factoring

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12a^2-36ab+147b^2 to factor completely if polynomial is prime :mrgreen:

 

[Deleted member 4993]

12a^2-36ab+147b^2 to factor completely if polynomial is prime :mrgreen:

If the polynomial is prime - by definition you cannot factor!!

36^2 = 1296

4*12*147 = 7056

What do you think?

 

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I tried to factor but got stuck I really don't know how to factor
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[Deleted member 4993]

I tried to factor but got stuck I really don't know how to factor
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Okay then start learning:

Go to:

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/simpfact.htm

for a starter.