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

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