Question

factor. ax^2-10a^2x-24a^3

Answer 1

First, combine like-terms to get \[-9a^2-24a^3\]Then figure out what they have in common. They both have an a^2 term that you can pull out, and you can also pull out a -3.
\[-3a^2(3+8a)\]Check the solution by distributing.

Answer 2

thank you so much!!

Answer 3

Sure thing :)