Question

PLEASE HELP!
Factor completely: -6x3y + 9x2y2 - 12xy3
A) 3xy(-2x2 + 3xy - 4y2)
B) -3xy(2x2 + 3xy - 4y2)
C) -3xy(2x2 - 3xy + 4y2)
D) -3(2x3y - 3x2y2 + 4xy3)

Answer 1

so what is the gcf of this set @CristianB

Answer 2

would it be 3xy?

Answer 3

it would accually be -3xy

Answer 4

two positives dont make a negative so you have to include it

Answer 5

oh ok Im not too great with these -.-"

Answer 6

now just divide and subtract the variables

Answer 7

so would it be -3xy(2x2 - 3xy + 4y2) ?

Answer 8

correct

Answer 9

thank you :)