SOLUTION: In factoring a polynomial. When do I know when I'm finished? 3x^2 - 18x- 48 = I factored 3(x^2 - 6x - 16) am I finished? If not please explain and show? Thank You.

Question 192453: In factoring a polynomial. When do I know when I'm finished?
3x^2 - 18x- 48 = I factored 3(x^2 - 6x - 16) am I finished? If not please explain and show? Thank You.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
when you cant factor any further your done
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can be factored to
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