Question

factor the given trinomial. if the trinomial cannot be factored, indicate
ot factorable\.

\\2x^2 - 6x - 36\\

Explanation:

Factor out the greatest common factor

Using the Factoring Polynomials by GCF knowledge point

$$ 2x^2 - 6x - 36 = 2(x^2 - 3x - 18) $$

Find factors of the constant term

Using the Factoring Trinomials knowledge point

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Write the fully factored expression

Using the Factoring Trinomials knowledge point

$$ 2(x^2 - 3x - 18) = 2(x + 3)(x - 6) $$

Answer:

Factor the given trinomial. If the trinomial cannot be factored, indicate "Not Factorable".

\(2x^2 - 6x - 36 =\) <blank>\(2(x + 3)(x - 6)\)</blank>