SOLUTION: I need to factor this problem I just am not sure how to since it has to exponents. 9b^3 – 6b^2

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Question 187569: I need to factor this problem I just am not sure how to since it has to exponents.
9b^3 – 6b^2
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I need to factor this problem I just am not sure how to since it has to exponents.
9b^3 – 6b^2
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You can do it in steps, just look for a common factor. Both terms have a b, so
9b^3 - 6b^2 = b*(9b^2 - 6b)
They still both have a b
= b^2*(9b - 6) All the b's are out. Now there's a 3.
= 3b^2*(3b - 2)
That's all.