Answer:
1. Reduce 3x2-6x-240 to x^2 - 2x - 80
2. Use " ^ " to indicate exponentiation
3. Factor x^2 - 2x - 80 using completing the
x^2 - 2x + 1^2 - 1^2 - 80
(x+1)^2 - 1 - 80
(x+1)^2 - 81
(x+1)^2 - 9^2 = (x+1-9)(x+1 +9), or (x-8)(x+10)
Final answer, with all factors shown: 3(x-8)(x+10)
Step-by-step explanation:
