Question

How do I factor -6a^2-a+15? I don't know what do do with the negative that I factor out ! PLeasseee helpp

Answer 1

-(2a-3)(3a+5)

Answer 2

how do I know if the "-" goes in front of

Answer 3

(2a-3) or (3a+5) ?

Answer 4

:s

Answer 5

it doesn't matter if 2a or 3a goes first, the negative is applied to the entire equation. (2a-3)(3a+5) = 6a^2+a-15 so the - needs to be put out front because you multiply each variable by it.

Answer 6

its like saying -(6a^2+a-15)

Answer 7

the answer on my sheet gives only one answer of (5+3a)(3-2a)...which means that applied it to (2a-3)

Answer 8

thats right as well just written with the - inside the brackets

Answer 9

thank you so much for spending so much time with my question >.<

Answer 10

no prob good luck with factoring :)

Answer 11

would (2a-3) (-3a-5) be right as well?

Answer 12

hahaha thanks

Answer 13

yep

Answer 14

yay! thanks