SOLUTION: using the equation 3r-r^2+2r-6 I got the answer (2-r)(r-3) but my friend got (r-2)(3-r). Can you explain the reason for the discrepancy? Thanks!

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: using the equation 3r-r^2+2r-6 I got the answer (2-r)(r-3) but my friend got (r-2)(3-r). Can you explain the reason for the discrepancy? Thanks!      Log On


   



Question 1028610: using the equation 3r-r^2+2r-6
I got the answer (2-r)(r-3) but my friend got (r-2)(3-r).
Can you explain the reason for the discrepancy?
Thanks!

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There is no discrepancy.
They are equivalent per the distributive property.