Algebra Examples

$- 18 m^{6} - 9 m^{4} - 36 m^{2}$

Step 1

The polynomial cannot be factored using the grouping method. Try a different method, or if you aren't sure, choose Factor.

The polynomial cannot be factored using the grouping method.

Step 2

Factor $9 m^{2}$ out of $- 18 m^{6} - 9 m^{4} - 36 m^{2}$ .

Tap for more steps...

Step 2.1

Factor $9 m^{2}$ out of $- 18 m^{6}$ .

$9 m^{2} (- 2 m^{4}) - 9 m^{4} - 36 m^{2}$

Step 2.2

Factor $9 m^{2}$ out of $- 9 m^{4}$ .

$9 m^{2} (- 2 m^{4}) + 9 m^{2} (- m^{2}) - 36 m^{2}$

Step 2.3

Factor $9 m^{2}$ out of $- 36 m^{2}$ .

$9 m^{2} (- 2 m^{4}) + 9 m^{2} (- m^{2}) + 9 m^{2} (- 4)$

Step 2.4

Factor $9 m^{2}$ out of $9 m^{2} (- 2 m^{4}) + 9 m^{2} (- m^{2})$ .

$9 m^{2} (- 2 m^{4} - m^{2}) + 9 m^{2} (- 4)$

Step 2.5

Factor $9 m^{2}$ out of $9 m^{2} (- 2 m^{4} - m^{2}) + 9 m^{2} (- 4)$ .

$9 m^{2} (- 2 m^{4} - m^{2} - 4)$