SOLUTION: I can not get this one to come out right. Please help. Factor. -12x^3+36x^2 Thanks!

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Question 110405: I can not get this one to come out right. Please help.
Factor.
-12x^3+36x^2

Thanks!
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, edjones:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
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I can not get this one to come out right. Please help.
Factor. 

First way.  Factor as it is:

-12x³ + 36x²

Factor out -12x²

-12x²(x - 3)

That's one form of the correct answer.

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Second way.  First write the terms in 
the reverse order:

-12x³ + 36x² in reverse order is

36x² - 12x³

Now factor out 12x²

12x²(3 - x)

That's another form of the correct answer.

Either one is acceptable.

Edwin

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-12x^3+36x^2
-12x^2(x-3)