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Part 1
Factor the algebraic expression.
24 n Superscript 5 Baseline minus 16 n cubed
equals
Modifying with underline n Superscript Modifying with underline Baseline left parenthesis 3 n Superscript Modifying with underline Baseline minus 2 right parenthesis

Answer 1

24n^5 − 16n^3

Step 1: factor out the common power of n: n^3(24n^2 − 16)

Step 2: factor out gcd 8 from the parentheses: 8n^3(3n^2 − 2)

Answer: 8n^3(3n^2 − 2)