Math Problem Statement
Factor completely: 4z^3 - 16z
Solution
The expression to factor is:
Step 1: Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF)
The greatest common factor of and is . Factor this out:
Step 2: Factor the remaining quadratic expression
The expression is a difference of squares, which can be factored as:
Final Factored Form:
So, the completely factored form of the expression is:
Would you like more details on factoring techniques or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF)?
- What is the difference of squares, and how do you recognize it?
- Can you always factor a quadratic expression this way?
- How does factoring help in solving equations?
- What happens if you try to factor a sum of squares?
Tip: Always start by looking for the greatest common factor (GCF) when factoring any expression.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Factoring
Difference of Squares
Formulas
Difference of Squares: a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)
Theorems
Factoring Theorem
Difference of Squares Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10