factor 3n^3-6n^2+4n-8

Answer 1

We can begin by grouping the terms:

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

= (3n^3 - 6n^2) + (4n - 8)

= 3n^2(n - 2) + 4(n - 2)

Notice that we have a common factor of (n - 2). We can factor this out:

= (n - 2)(3n^2 + 4)