Question

Factor completely -6m2 + 18m – 36.

Answer 1

Do you want me to show step by step just to check your answers or actually explain how to do the method?

Answer 2

Check my answer?

Answer 3

Okay hold on.

Answer 4

I got -1(6m^2-18m+36)

Answer 5

You have to factor the problem to get two equations instead of one. You just took out a negative 1.

Answer 6

so i have to?

Answer 7

find two ways to factor it?

Answer 8

im confused

Answer 9

You don't need to find 2 ways to factor it. The end result will give 2 equations.

Answer 10

Use the quadratic formula to help you factor the equation. This is the link for the quadratic formula calculator: http://www.math.com/students/calculators/source/quadratic.htm

Answer 11

thanks

Answer 12

When it says what A B and C equals, you need to use the numbers in the equation. In this case A=-6 B=18 and C=-36

Answer 13

Write that in the calculator and you should get your answer. :)

Answer 14

You're welcome!

Answer 15

Sorry I just noticed that it doesn't give you an answer since the answers are imaginary answers so here's another calculator that can solve imaginary answers: http://www.mathwarehouse.com/quadratic/quadratic-formula-calculator.php

Answer 16

@SpooderWoman

Answer 17

oh thanks

Answer 18

You're welcome! :)