Question

Factor completely. -2k - k3^ - 3k^2

Answer 1

`-k(k+1)(k+2)`

Explanation:

Begin to factor by using GCF by finding the greatest common factor. Here it is k.

`-2k-k^3-3k^2 = -k(2+k^2+3k)`

We will rearrange and factor the trinomial.

`-k(2+k^2+3k)\\-k(k^2+3k+2)\\-k(k+1)(k+2)`