SOLUTION: Factor completely. 3(x-2)^2-3(x-2)-6 All of these methods are beginning to look the same and confusing me. What is the best way to determine which one to use for which proble

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Question 55156This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Factor completely.
3(x-2)^2-3(x-2)-6
All of these methods are beginning to look the same and confusing me. What is the best way to determine which one to use for which problem.
I came up with -24, but I am guessing.:(
This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3(X^2-4X+4)-3X+6-6
3X^2-12X+12-3X+6-6
3X^2-15X+12
3(X^2-5X+4)
3(X-4)(X-1)
SORRY I DROPPED THE 3X IN STEP 2