Question

Write -2x^3+6x^2+2x-6 in factored form

Answer 1

Ok, so we need to factor something out of it.

Answer 2

We can factor x out.

Answer 3

Hint:
x^2 + 3x can be factored as x(x+3).

Answer 4

i bet this is the dreaded "factor by grouping" right?

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

\[-2x^3+6x^2+2x-6 \]
\[-2x^2(x-3)+2(x-3)\] is a start

Answer 11

common factor is \(x-3\) so you get
\[(-2x^2+2)(x-3)\]

Answer 12

or if you prefer
\[-2(x^2-1)(x-3)\]

Answer 13

then factor the difference of two squares and end up with
\[-2(x+1)(x-1)(x-3)\]