How do you factor 3ax2p+24pa+6axp?

1 Answer
Sep 19, 2016

3ap(x4)(x+2)

Explanation:

Always look for a common factor first, then look again.

3ax2p+24pa+6axp

It is better to have the negative sign at the front rather than a x2 term inside the bracket.

=3ap(x282x) re-arrange the terms

=3ap(x22x8) find factors of 8 which differ by 2

=3ap(x4)(x+2)