Question

How do I figure this one out?

Answer 1

9k2-12k+4

(k2-6k)+(-6k+4) factor out the 3k from 9k2 0 6k: 3k(k-2) factor out -2 from -6k +4n: -2 (3k-2) factor out common term (3k-2) = (3k-2 ) (3k-2) that equals (3k-2)2