Question

how do i factor -5x^2+30x-45

Answer 1

factor out a -5

Answer 2

Answer is \[\large -5x^2+30x-45=-5(x-3)^2\]
See attached for how I got that answer.

Answer 3

Jim how do you do these explanations in attachments...?

Answer 4

I draw up a pic and I save it as a png file, then I attach it by clicking the "attach file" button below.

Answer 5

The first step varies as the problems vary

Answer 6

hmmm..thanks for the reply../if you don't mind me asking what program do you use to draw up the pic?