SOLUTION: I have to factor this equation and I am having troubles doing so, can you show me how this is done step by step, -12x^3+36^2 thanks I would greatly appreciate it

Question 84814This question is from textbook algebra
: I have to factor this equation and I am having troubles doing so, can you show me how this is done step by step,
-12x^3+36^2
thanks I would greatly appreciate it This question is from textbook algebra

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the expression (it's not an equation, no equals sign):
First, look for common factors in each term.
So you can factor out a -12x^2.
Notice the change in the sign of the second term.
Now the first factor itself can be factored:
Notice that the can also be factored:
. So...putting it all together, we have:

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