Question

I've got 3x^2 + 4x +12. How can I split this into two terms? i.e. (#+#)(#+#)

Answer 1

use quadratic formula to find the two roots. then (x + root1)(x + root2) is your answer.

Answer 2

ok. I'll try it

Answer 3

Simply factor

Answer 4

not working, coming up with a complex number

Answer 5

how to factor, I was taught to multiply first coefficent by last term and find two numbers when added equal middle term and when mult. equal constant

Answer 6

because the x^2 has a coefficient

Answer 7

still this wont factor easily

Answer 8

yeah, I'm stuck

Answer 9

you have to apply the quadratic formula. express it as a product of two complex numbers.