Factor Out the Greatest Common Factor $2 w ^ { 2 } - 2 w - 6$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Factor out the greatest common factor. Then determine if the polynomial is a perfect square trinomial. If it is, factor it. $2 w ^ { 2 } - 2 w - 6$

• A) \(2 ( w + 3 ) ( w - 1 )\)
• B) \(2 ( w - 3 ) ( w + 1 )\)
• C) \(2 ( w + 3 ) ( w + 1 )\)
• D) \(2 \left( w ^ { 2 } - 1 w - 3 \right)\); Not a perfect square trinomial

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