Question

Factor: 12x^2-96x+120

Answer 1

take out 12 as a common factor

\[12(x^2 - 8x + 12)\]

this should allow you to factorise the quadratic in the brackets

Answer 2

oh alright, thanks !

Answer 3

\[12(x^2-8x+10)\]

Answer 4

wouldn't that be correct ?

Answer 5

oops yes... sorry for the mistype

Answer 6

it's okay, is this the furthest it can be factored?

Answer 7

so the quadratic won't factor

Answer 8

oh okay, thanks again

Answer 9

but pulling out the 12 is factoring (to a point)