Question

Create a factorable polynomial with a GCF of 2. Rewrite that polynomial in two other equivalent forms. Explain how each form was created.

Answer 1

2x^2  -2x  - 12  is a polynomial with a GCF of 2.

it can be written as 2(x^2 - x - 6)   just by taking out the 2

and if we factor the expression in the parentheses  we get

2(x - 3)(x + 2)