Factor by Grouping Example 2: 6mx – 4m + 3rx – 2r FACTOR: 6mx – 4m + 3rx – 2r Factor the first two terms: 6mx – 4m = 2m (3x - 2) Factor the last two terms: + 3rx – 2r = r (3x - 2) The blue parentheses are the same so it's the common factor Now you have a common factor (3x - 2) (2m + r)
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