SOLUTION: How do I factor: 6x^2 - 66 When I am factoring I come up with 6(x^2-11) Isn't this prime and if so how do I complete the problem. I guess I don't full understand the prime conce

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Question 183114: How do I factor:
6x^2 - 66
When I am factoring I come up with
6(x^2-11) Isn't this prime and if so how do I complete the problem. I guess I don't full understand the prime concept. Thank you

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I factor:
6x^2 - 66
When I am factoring I come up with
6(x^2-11) Isn't this prime and if so how do I complete the problem. I guess I don't full understand the prime concept. Thank you
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That's all you can do. No further factoring is possible using integers, which is the criteria used for calling it prime.
The factors would be:
6%28x%2Bsqrt%2811%29%29%2A%28x-sqrt%2811%29%29 but it's called prime.