Question

What is the completely factored form of _________?

Answer 1

Answer:

$2p^2(2p+1)$

Step-by-step explanation:

$4p^3+ 2p^2$

Apply exponent rule  $a^{b+c}=a^ba^c$:

$\implies 4p^{1+2}+ 2p^2\\\\\implies4pp^2+2p^2$

Factor out common factor $2p^2$:

$\implies 2p^2(2p+1)$