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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain how to factor 3x^2+6x-72 completely

OpenStudy (radar):

Factor out the 3, then factor whats left.

OpenStudy (jdoe0001):

hint \(\large 3x^2+6x-72 \implies \begin{array}{cccllll} 3(x^2&+2x&-24)\\ &\uparrow &\uparrow \\ &6-4&6\cdot -4 \end{array}\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3(x² - 2x - 24) 3(x - 6)(x + 4) The answers are 6 and -4

OpenStudy (radar):

No answers needed it is an expression not an equation, just factor it is all part of the answer including the 3.

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