Question

How do you factor `6x^2-12x`?

Answer 1

`6x^2-12x = 6x(x-2)`

Explanation:

Both terms are divisible by `6` and by `x`. once you have separated those factors out, only a linear term remains.

`6x^2-12x`

`=(6*x*x) - (6*x*2)`

`=6*x*(x-2)`

`=6x(x-2)`