Question

Factorise this expression as fully as possible.
6y³ – 2y²

Answer 1

`2y^2(3y-1)`

Explanation:

`6y^3 - 2y^2\\2(3y^3 -y^2)\\2y^2(3y - 1)`

Answer 2

2y²(3y - 1)

Explanation:

given

6y³ - 2y² ← factor out the common factor 2y² from each term

= 2y²(3y - 1 )