Factor completely. -3x² - 18x + 24 A) 3(x - 8)(x + 1) B) ( 3x - 6)(x - 4) C) Prime D) 3(x - 2)(x - 4)

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The correct factorization is obtained by first factoring out the greatest common factor (GCF), which is 3, resulting in 3(x^2 - 6x + 8). Then, by finding two numbers that multiply to 8 and add to -6 (which are -2 and -4), we can factor the quadratic to get 3(x - 2)(x - 4).

Factor Completely. -3x2 - 18x + 24

Factor Completely. -3x² - 18x + 24