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Factor 2x2 + 6x - 108.

Factor 2x2 + 6x - 108.-example-1
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Answer:

b) 2(x-6)(x+9)

Explanation:

2x^2+6x-108

Factor out the 2, common factor!!!

2 (x^2 +3x -54)

Now time to factor, what to numbers multiply to get -54 and add to get 3

6,9 look good

what combination???

9,-6 because 9-6 = 3 and 9x-6=-54

so

2(x-6)(x+9)

From what I'm use to you put the 2 back in by dividing the numbers but in this case you dont need to.

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