Question

How to factor: 6x^2 -4x - 2?

Answer 1

Tell me, after doing the formula and thing, we end up with:
(6x^2+2x)(-6x-2), correct?

Answer 2

I have no idea what to do next. >_<

Answer 3

You are incorrect.

Answer 4

Oh. Tell me what I mess up with?

Answer 5

have you ever done problems with factoring?
How would you describe word "factorization" in your own words ?

Answer 6

Reducing an expression to its lowest term?

Answer 7

I've done factoring when c is greater than b; cause I can use the big x. But I can't do it for this one. =/

Answer 8

I do it just by thinking how to expand it. I am going to give you a hint, and you will fill in blanks.

\(\Large\color{blue}{ \rm (6x+~~~)(x-~~~) }\)

Answer 9

I can guess and check, but that would awfully take a long time.

Answer 10

your guesses can only be factors of -2 (because it is the last term)

Answer 11

I am confused...

Answer 12

Wait nevermind, I knew what I did wrong myself.

Answer 13

Okay, nice to hear that.