Question

question 4 of 25
factor this expression.
$3x^2 - 6x$
a. $3(x^2 - 2)$
b. $3(x - 2)$
c. $3x(x^2 - 2)$
d. $3x(x - 2)$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify greatest common factor

The terms $3x^2$ and $-6x$ share a greatest common factor of $3x$.

Step2: Factor out the GCF

Divide each term by $3x$ and write the expression as a product:
$3x^2 - 6x = 3x(x - 2)$

Step3: Match with options

Compare the factored form to the given choices.

Answer:

D. $3x(x-2)$