Question

Factor a negative number or a GCF with a negative coefficient from the polynomial.

- 7x - 42
(Factor completely.)

Answer 1

The factor that has form is -7x - 42

Answer 2

Factored form : (-7)*(x + 6)

Explanation:

We want to factor a negative constant out of this expression.

-7 x - 42 = -7*x + (-7)*6 = (-7)*(x + 6)