Factor completely. if the polynomial is prime, state this.

Question

-6x^2-21x-9

I am confused about how to factoring.

Thanks!

Answer 1

-6x^2-21x-9
first, take out the -3

-3(2x^2+7x+3)
-3(x +3)(2x+1)

Answer 2

Somebody had the same question earlier today.

http://www.jiskha.com/display.cgi?id=1459354736

Answer 3

Thanks for the hints.