Answer
$3x^2(x+2)(x-2)$
Work Step by Step
Factor out the greatest common factors of the two terms. Then use the formula $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$ to factor completely.
$3x^4-12x^2$
$3x^2(x^2-4)$
$3x^2(x+2)(x-2)$
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