SOLUTION: I have to factor this problem, which I think is basically the FOIL method in reverse, but I'm having a bit of trouble with it... 6x cubed - 12x squared - 144x

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Question 67631: I have to factor this problem, which I think is basically the FOIL method in reverse, but I'm having a bit of trouble with it...
6x cubed - 12x squared - 144x

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6x^3-12x^2-144x
6x(x^2-2x-24)
6x(x-6)(x+4)

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