Question

Factor the following expression completely: 16x^5 - x^3

Answer 1

X to the 3rd power (4x1) (4x-1)

Answer 2

Assignment: $\bold{Factor \ 16x^5 - x^3}$

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Answer: $\boxed{\bold{x^3\left(4x+1\right)\left(4x-1\right)}}$

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Explanation: $\downarrow\downarrow\downarrow$

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[ Step One ] Factor out common term $\bold{x^{3}}$

$\bold{x^3\left(16x^2-1\right)}$

[ Step Two ] Factor $\bold{16x^2-1}$

\left(4x\right)^2-1^2

[ Step Three ] Rewrite equation

$\bold{x^3\left(4x+1\right)\left(4x-1\right)}$

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