How do you factor 3u^2 (u+6) -5 (u+6)? Algebra Polynomials and Factoring Monomial Factors of Polynomials 1 Answer Gazza ยท Stefan V. Aug 22, 2017 (u+6)(3u^2 - 5) Explanation: The first thing I did is simply it. 3u^2(u+6) - 5(u+6)" "(use the distributive property) (3u^2)(u)+(3u^2)(6)+(-5)(u)+(-5)(6) 3u^3 +18u^2- 5u - 30 Factorize (u +6)(3u^2 - 5) 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 1775 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License