Question

Factor if possible, k^2-12k+20

Answer 1

(k-10)(k-2)

Answer 2

How'd you get that? If you don't mind explaining?

Answer 3

well what u want to do is find 2 numbers that will multiply to make 20 and add to make -12

Answer 4

so find factors of 20 which are 4 and 5 or 10 and 2

Answer 5

10 and 2 make 12 so now all u have to worry about is the sign ( neg or positive)

Answer 6

(k-2)(k-10) ........ -10-2=-12.... -10*-2=20

Answer 7

Okay. Thank you!

Answer 8

np :)

Answer 9

So how could you factor a problem like 6x^2+17x-14