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Factor out the greatest common factor. If the greatest common factor is 1, just retype the polynomial.

3u^2–6u

User Rahsha
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Answer:

3u(u - 2)

Explanation:

greatest common factor: 3u (both are divisible by 3, and include the variable u)

factor: 3u^2/3u = u; -6u/3u = 2

new polynomial: 3u(u - 2)

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