Question

Need help factoring.

2x+6-x^2-3x

Answer 1

Firstly sort and simplify the equation, and you get -x^2 - x + 6. I can't help with the second part of the factoring (unfortunately) but at the end you should get -(x - 2)(x + 3).

Answer 2

@precal

Answer 3

I did get that far.

Am stuck at. -x^2-x+6

Answer 4

Find factors of 6 that add to make -1.

Answer 5

(or rather subtract in this case)

Answer 6

Might be a little easier as well to factor out the -1 and make it look like -1(x^2+x-6), then it's the same thing but with the -1 on the outside, you are looking for factors of -6 that add(subtract) to equal 1.

Answer 7

Oh yes thank you. That does make it easier.

Answer 8

Just remember to keep that -1 with the rest of your factors at the end. Minus signs are small and easy to lose.

Answer 9

Ok thank you again.

Answer 10

did you need help anymore, seems like CliffSedge was correct and did a great job helping you