SOLUTION: Could someone explain how to factor this problem? -24ab^2+9ab-12a^3b Factor the greatest common factor. I am totally lost on this one! Help

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Question 61614: Could someone explain how to factor this problem?
-24ab^2+9ab-12a^3b
Factor the greatest common factor. I am totally lost on this one! Help
Answer by DJ_Sammie(24) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-24ab^2+9ab-12a^3b
The greatest common factor is 3ab
so you take it out...
3ab(-8b+3-4a^2)