Question

Factor completely: 3 – 6y – 12wz

Answer 1

Take out the GCF

Answer 2

hint: 3 is a common factor

Answer 3

Start by factoring out the 3.

\( \color{Black}{\Rightarrow 3(1 - 2y - 4wz) }\)

Answer 4

3(1-2y-4wz)

Answer 5

Because 3 is the GCF

Answer 6

Now do the standard factorization of trinomials in the brackets.