SOLUTION: Factor out the GCF in this expression a(a + 1) - 3(a + 1)

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Factor out the GCF in this expression a(a + 1) - 3(a + 1)      Log On


   

Question 199227: Factor out the GCF in this expression a(a + 1) - 3(a + 1)
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor:
a%2Ahighlight_green%28%28a%2B1%29%29-3%2Ahighlight_green%28%28a%2B1%29%29 Do you see that each term in this expression has a common factor of highlight_green%28%28a%2B1%29%29?
This can be factored to give you...
highlight_green%28%28a%2B1%29%29%28a-3%29