Factorise each of the following algebraic expressions completely,
(a) 2k-6k2 + 4k3
(b) 2ax - 4ay+ 3bx - 6by

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

(a)

Given

2k - 6k² + 4k³ ← factor out 2k from each term

= 2k(1 - 3k + 2k²)

To factor the quadratic

Consider the factors of the product of the constant term ( 1) and the coefficient of the k² term (+ 2) which sum to give the coefficient of the k- term (- 3)

The factors are - 1 and - 2

Use these factors to split the k- term

1 - k - 2k + 2k² ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

1(1 - k) - 2k(1 - k) ← factor out (1 - k) from each term

= (1 - k)(1 - 2k)

1 - 3k + 2k² = (1 - k)(1 - 2k) and

2k - 6k² + 4k³ = 2k(1 - k)(1 - 2k)

(b)

Given

2ax - 4ay + 3bx - 6by ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )

= 2a(x - 2y) + 3b(x - 2y) ← factor out (x - 2y) from each term

= (x - 2y)(2a + 3b)

fist on the left goes with the third on the right. second on the left goes with the fourth on the right. third on the left goes with the second on the right. the fourth on the left goes with first on the right

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