Question

Your friend incorrectly factors the expression below as 6​x(​3-2xy). Factor the expression below correctly. What error did your friend​ make? 18x-12xy

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Your friend forgot to take the x out of 12xy when they factored it. when you factor out the 6x, you should write the equation as 6x(3-2y)

Answer 2

6​x(​3 - 2xy) = 18x - 12x²y

Explanation:

My friend did -12xy instead of -12x²y

6x × 2xy = 12x²y