Question

determine the factors of x^2 - 8x - 12 ?

Answer 1

First, you can consider the factors of - 12
-12 1
-6 2
-4 3
-3 4
-2 6
-1 12
Then add the factors together and see which gives you -8
For example, -12 + 1 = -11
-1 + 12= 11

Answer 2

(x+2) (x-6)

Answer 3

(x+2)(x-6)

Answer 4

Eh, @Callisto is the only CoC reader

Answer 5

thank you!!!

Answer 6

@cassandre , the first one to give the answer like that is an answer sniper. NOt only is that against the rules, but you don't learn anything.