Factor -2/3x-24 using the leading coefficient

Michael Klement asked Dec 20, 2023

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Michael Klement asked Dec 20, 2023

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In this case the leading coefficient is

So the factored expression must be:

$=-(2)/(3)(x+(24\cdot3)/(2))$
=-(2)/(3)(x+36)

Chris Flesher answered Dec 23, 2023

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