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completely factor the expression by grouping, if possible. \\a^2 - at -…

Question

completely factor the expression by grouping, if possible.

\\a^2 - at - 6a + 6t\\

Explanation:

Group the terms

Using the Factoring by Grouping knowledge point

$$ (a^2 - at) + (-6a + 6t) $$

Factor out the GCF from each group

Using the Factoring by Grouping knowledge point

$$ a(a - t) - 6(a - t) $$

Factor out the common binomial

Using the Factoring by Grouping knowledge point

$$ (a - 6)(a - t) $$

Answer:

Completely factor the expression by grouping, if possible.
\(a^2 - at - 6a + 6t =\) <blank>\((a - 6)(a - t)\)</blank>