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Factor? 3x^2- 15x + 18

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Hello!

Use the Big X method, since the leading coefficient is greater than 1

Now, let me clarify this a little.

First of all, we should multiply 3 times 18:

54

Now, think of 2 numbers that multiply to 54 and add to 15.

The numbers are 6 and 9.

Now, split the middle:

3x²-6x-9x+54

I hope it helps!

Good luck and enjoy your day!

-SnowFlake

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