Factor the expression. 2x2 – 6x

Answer 1

2x² - 6x

I look at each of these terms (2x² and -6x) and realize they have 2x common denominator.

I am dividing both terms by the common denominator.

2x²/(2x) = x

-6x / 2x = -3

I put the common denominator in front, and the rest in parentheses.

2x(x - 3)