Factoring Math Example 4

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Example 4

medium
Factor 3x2−12x3x^2 - 12x.

Solution

  1. 1
    Find the GCF: 3x3x is common to both terms.
  2. 2
    Factor out 3x3x: 3x(x−4)3x(x - 4).

Answer

3x(x−4)3x(x - 4)
Always look for a greatest common factor (GCF) first before trying other factoring methods. Factor the GCF out of every term.

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