Factor the given trinomials whose GCF > 1.

Question

2x^2-14x+24

Answer 1

First, factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) which is 2:

2(x^2 - 7x + 12)

Now, factor the trinomial inside the parentheses:

2(x-3)(x-4)

Therefore, the factored form of 2x^2 - 14x + 24 is 2(x-3)(x-4).