Anser and Explanation:
First, factor out an x to get:
[tex]x(-18x^2 + 15x + 12)[/tex]
Then, factor out a -3:
[tex]-3x(6x^2 - 5x - 4)[/tex]
Finally, factor by grouping:
[tex]-3x(6x^2 + 3x - 8x - 4)[/tex]
[tex]-3x(3x(2x + 1) - 4(2x + 1))[/tex]
[tex]-3x(3x - 4)(2x + 1)[/tex]
so -3x(3x - 4)(2x + 1) is the factored expression.
