Question

Describe the error in factoring the polynomial.

You need to factor ____ out of every term of the polynomial

Correct the error

2x^2 - 2x - 24= ____

Answer 1

Factor 2 out of every term in 2x^2 - 2x - 24= ____ :

2(x^2 - x - 12) = 2(x - 4)(x + 3)