Question

Factor:

x^2 – 7x + 12

A.
(x + 6)(x + 2)

B.
(x – 2)(x – 6)

C.
(x – 3)(x – 4)

D.
(x + 4)(x + 3)

Answer 1

Find two numbers that multiply to 12 and add to -7 at the same time.

Answer 2

So, the answer would be "C," right?
That was what I was thinking.

Answer 3

You got it

Answer 4

-3 and -4 add to -7 and multiply to 12