Question

Factor:
12x^2 - 23

Answer 1

this won't factor

Answer 2

how comes? id like to learn

Answer 3

there is no common factor of 12 and 23 and x^2 is in one term only

Answer 4

12x^2 = 23
x^2 = 23/12
x = ±sqrt(23/12)

so it could factor to (x+sqrt(23/12))(x-sqrt(23/12))

Answer 5

but I'm more inclined to agree with jimmyrep

Answer 6

oh ok thanx jimmyrep:D

Answer 7

u too tbates

Answer 8

no probs

Answer 9

yes i think they want whole number factors in this context