How do you factor the expression xsquared minus 6x?

Answer 1

You're looking for factors of 196 that combine to make 28.

If that's +196, the answer is (x - 14)(x - 14) or (x - 14)2

If that's -196, it gets ugly in a hurry.

Answer 2

(x - 14)(x + 14)

Answer 3

(x + 1)(x - 1)

Answer 4

(2x + 3)(x - 2)

Answer 5

x2 + 28x + 196=(x + 14)(x + 14)

Answer 6

(3x + 2)(2x - 3)

Answer 7

(x - 2)(2x - 3)

Answer 8

x(x - 6)