Factoring by Grouping
Complete the steps to factor 12x3 - 9x2 + 8x - 6 by
grouping.
12x3 - 9x2 + 8x - 6
Step 1: Group the first two terms and the second two
terms.
= (12r3 - 9x2) + (8x - 6)
Group 1 Group 2
Step 2: What is the greatest common factor of Group
1?
3x
O 6x
0 3x2

Respuesta :

Factor out 3x2 and 2
3x2(4x-3)+2(4x-3)
put outside terms into one factor
(3x2+2)(4x-3)
there ya go

Answer:

The Greatest Common Factor is 3x2

Step-by-step explanation:

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