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Factor x squared-6x+3x-18 by grouping ​

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Answer:

(x - 6)(x + 3)

Explanation:

Given

x² - 6x + 3x - 18 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

= x(x - 6) + 3(x - 6) ← factor out (x - 6) from each term

= (x - 6)(x + 3)

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