Question

factor completely 3x^2-8x-16

Answer 1

Can u find two numbers a and b such that
a+b=-8
ab=-48
?

Answer 2

@localora r u there?

Answer 3

yes i was trying to figure it out. -12 and 4

Answer 4

oh sorry. great.
Nw write ur expression in this way
3x^2-8x-16
=3x^2-12x+4x-16
Nw can u factorize?

Answer 5

is it (3x-12)(x+4)?

Answer 6

im sure its wrong.... i hate math

Answer 7

Is it clear or u want some more help?
btw
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