Pre-Algebra Examples

$12 a^{3} b^{2} - 18 a^{2} b^{4}$

Step 1

Factor $6 a^{2} b^{2}$ out of $12 a^{3} b^{2}$ .

$6 a^{2} b^{2} (2 a) - 18 a^{2} b^{4}$

Step 2

Factor $6 a^{2} b^{2}$ out of $- 18 a^{2} b^{4}$ .

$6 a^{2} b^{2} (2 a) + 6 a^{2} b^{2} (- 3 b^{2})$

Step 3

Factor $6 a^{2} b^{2}$ out of $6 a^{2} b^{2} (2 a) + 6 a^{2} b^{2} (- 3 b^{2})$ .

$6 a^{2} b^{2} (2 a - 3 b^{2})$