Question

Factor 6x^2-54

Answer 1

I'd start by factoring out 6.

Answer 2

How? Please know I don't know how to do this at all. I only know how to factor perfect squares, but i've never seen something like this before.

Answer 3

6x^2-54 = 6(x^2-9) Right?

Answer 4

Oh so you're factoring common factors? DUH!!!! lol

Answer 5

After that, you factor x^2-9 because it's a perfect square?

Answer 6

6(x+3)(x-3)

Answer 7

Very correct.

Answer 8

Thanks. I just brainfarted

Answer 9

You're welcome.