SOLUTION: factor the polynomial completely. To begin, state which method should be applied as the first step, given teh guidelines of section. 2p - 6q + pq - 3q^2

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Question 92714: factor the polynomial completely. To begin, state which method should be applied as the first step, given teh guidelines of section.
2p - 6q + pq - 3q^2

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2p - 6q + pq - 3q^2
= 2(p-3q) + q(p-3q)
= (p-3q)(2+q)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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