SOLUTION: I have the problem: 12q to the second -36 q+27 I was asked to factor. I did but I don't think I did it right and would like to compare to someone. Thanks for the help

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: I have the problem:
12q to the second -36 q+27
I was asked to factor. I did but I don't think I did it right and would like to compare to someone. Thanks for the help
This question is from textbook Developmental Mathematics

Answer by rmromero(383)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

12q^2 -36 q+27
(6q - 9) (2q - 3)

Let us find factors of 12q^2 and 2 and test to find the middle term
12q^2 and 27
12q, q 27,1
9,3
6q, 2q 27,1
9,3

4q, 3q 27,1
9,3


(6q - 9) (2q - 3)
| | | |
| -18q |
\ -18q /
_______
-36q
Therefore the factor of 12q^2 - 36q + 27 is (6q - 9) (2q - 3)

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