Question

Factor completely Remember to look first for a common factor. Check by multiplying. If a polynomial is prime, state this.
a^2 − 2ab − 3b^2

Answer 1

Is there a common factor?

Answer 2

6

Answer 3

Are we looking at the same problem?

Answer 4

I don't see a single number that 6 will divide into.

Answer 5

2 and 3 does

Answer 6

Six will not divide into 2 or into3

Answer 7

so what is it 1

Answer 8

Are you thinking of a common multiple instead of a common factor?

Answer 9

Yes. There is nothing to factor out.