Question

factor the given polynomial by finding the greatest common monomial factor (or the negative of the greatest common monomial factor) and rewrite the expression.

\\-3y - 6x\\

Explanation:

Identify the terms of the polynomial

We are given the polynomial:

$$ -3y - 6x $$

The two terms in this expression are \( -3y \) and \( -6x \).

Find the greatest common factor

Using the Greatest Common Factor knowledge point

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Factor out the negative greatest common monomial factor

Since both terms are negative, we factor out the negative of the greatest common factor, which is \( -3 \):

$$ -3y - 6x = -3(y + 2x) $$

Answer:

\(-3(y + 2x)\)