Basic Math Examples

$42 a^{2} - 14 a^{4}$

Step 1

Factor $14 a^{2}$ out of $42 a^{2}$ .

$14 a^{2} (3) - 14 a^{4}$

Step 2

Factor $14 a^{2}$ out of $- 14 a^{4}$ .

$14 a^{2} (3) + 14 a^{2} (- a^{2})$

Step 3

Factor $14 a^{2}$ out of $14 a^{2} (3) + 14 a^{2} (- a^{2})$ .

$14 a^{2} (3 - a^{2})$