Is this factoring step correct? $$q^3 - 6q^2 - 9q + 54\\=q^2(q - 6) - 9(q - 6)$$

Factor Polynomials (Order 3) - By Grouping to Common Factors, Coefficient 1 (True/False) (Level 1)

Factor Polynomials (Order 3) - By Grouping to Common Factors, Coefficient 1 (True/False)

Level 1

The topics in this unit focus on mastering how to factor polynomials of order 3 and 4. Work on practice problems directly here, or download the printable pdf worksheet to practice offline.

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Factor Polynomials (Order 3) - By Grouping to Common Factors, Coefficient 1 (True/False)

Is this factoring step correct?

p^3 - 3p^2 + 4p - 12\\=p^2(p - 3) + 4(p - 3)

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