Question

factor
x(x+3)-9(x+3)

Answer 1

hint: (x+3) is a common factor to both terms so you can factor it out

Answer 2

is it x^2-6x-27 ?

Answer 3

no. you expanded it. expansion is the opposite of factoring

Answer 4

Ok, so now what ?

Answer 5

let me show you an example on what it's supposed to look like \[\huge x(x+1) + 2(x+1)\]
here, (x+1) is common so i factor it out \[\huge (x+1)(x+2)\]
that's the factored form.

got it?

Answer 6

is it (x-9) (x+3) ?

Answer 7

yes