Question

Factor completely. − 3 x 2 + 6 x + 9 = −3x 2 +6x+9=minus, 3, x, squared, plus, 6, x, plus, 9, equals

Answer 1

-3 (x-3) (x+1)

Explanation:

− 3 x ^2 + 6 x + 9

Factor out -3

-3( x^2 -2x-3)

The terms inside the parentheses can be factored

What 2 numbers multiplies to -3 and adds to -2

-3*1 = -3

-3+1 =-2

-3 (x-3) (x+1)