Essay

Recalling the Step-by-Step Factoring of a Cost-Reduction Formula

An operations supervisor at a logistics company is training junior analysts on algebraic formulas used in cost-reduction algorithms. One key formula is represented by the expression 6x212xc+6bx12bc{}6x^2 - 12xc + 6bx - 12bc. To ensure the team can simplify such formulas accurately, the supervisor wants you to recall and outline the complete, step-by-step factoring procedure.

In your response, write an essay that covers the following:

  1. Explain the first step of checking for and extracting the greatest common factor (GCF) from the original expression, and state the resulting expression.
  2. Explain why factoring by grouping is selected as the next method, and show how the remaining terms are grouped and factored in pairs.
  3. Identify the common binomial factor and write down the final, completely factored form of the expression.
  4. Explain how to check the final result to confirm its correctness.

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