Question

How do you factor completely `18a^2be^2-48abc^3`?

Answer 1

`color(crimson)(=> 6 ab(3ae^2 - 8 c^3)`

Explanation:

`18a^^2be^2 - 48abc^3`

`=> 6 * 3 * a * a * b * e^2 - 6 * 8 * a 8 b * c^3`

`color(crimson)(=> 6 ab(3ae^2 - 8 c^3), " Taking common terms out"`