Question

can someone help me please ?

Answer 1

that's the main reason we are all gathered here today :p hehe

Answer 2

What is the problem?

Answer 3

Factor completely: −6x2 + 18x − 24

Answer 4

what do you think will be the first step?

Answer 5

i have no idea

Answer 6

don't you see anything common between -6x^2, 18x and -24?

Answer 7

-6x^2+18-24
-6(x^2-3x+4)
-6(x-4)(x+1)
40xy^2-36x^2y
4xy(10y-9x)

Answer 8

how did a y get in?

Answer 9

you have to factor it all the way down so you have to have a place holder

Answer 10

-6(x-4)(x+1) seems to be the final factor. how did a y get in the factored form?

Answer 11

okayy thanks i get it now