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Factor the polynomial -6x^3-12x^2-18x

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Answer:


\boxed{\bold{-6x\left(x^2+2x+3\right)}}

Step By Step Explanation:

  • Apply Exponent Rule
    \bold{a^(b+c)=a^ba^c}


\bold{x^2=xx}


\bold{x^3=x^2x}


\bold{-6x^2x-12xx-18x}

  • Rewrite 18:
    \bold{6\cdot \:3}
  • Rewrite 12:
    \bold{6\cdot \:2}


\bold{-6x^2x-6\cdot \:2xx-6\cdot \:3x}

  • Factor Out Common Term
    \bold{-6x}


\bold{-6x\left(x^2+2x+3\right)}


\boxed{\bold{Mordancy}}

User Jean Guzman
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Answer: -6x(x^2+2x+3)

Explanation:

User Orak
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