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Factor the polynomial -6x3 -12x2 -18x

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For this, factor out the GCF, or greatest common factor, of this polynomial. To do this, list the factors of each term, and the highest one they share is their GCF. In this case, the GCF is -6x. Factor out -6x in this expression:


-6x(x^2+2x+3)

Your final answer is -6x(x^2 + 2x + 3).

User ChenBr
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Factor out factors that are shared by all terms.

In this case, factor -6x

-6x³ -12x² -18x = -6x(x² + 2x + 3)

-6x(x² + 2x + 3) is your answer

hope this helps

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