How do you factor #y= 3x^3-9x^2# ? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Monomial Factors of Polynomials 1 Answer BRIAN M. Mar 17, 2016 #y =3x^2(x-3)# Explanation: #y = 3x^3-9x^2# Both terms of the equation can be factored by #3x^2# #y =3x^2(x)-3x^2(3)# #y =3x^2(x-3)# Answer link Related questions What are Monomial Factors of Polynomials? How do you factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor? How can a factoring problem be checked? How do you find the greatest common factors of variable expressions? How do you factor #3a+9b+6#? What is the greatest common factor of #a^3-3a^2+4a#? How do you factor #12xy+24xy^2+36xy^3#? How do you find the greatest common factor of #45y^{12}+30y^{10}#? How do you factor #92x^10y^4 - 54x^12y^9#? How do you factor #4x^2+x#? See all questions in Monomial Factors of Polynomials Impact of this question 1307 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License