To solve the equation t² - t = 12 by factoring, you would use

t(t - 1) = 12
t(t - 1) - 12 = 0
(t - 4)(t + 3) = 0

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To solve the equation t² - t = 12 by factoring, you would use

t(t - 1) = 12
t(t - 1) - 12 = 0
(t - 4)(t + 3) = 0

anonymous · Answer

well, which one do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

better question, which one would help you solve for t

explain your reasoning

anonymous · Answer

ummm a and i hoonestly have no reason just an educated guess....?

mertsj · Answer

Multiply them until you find one which is equal to t^2-t-12

anonymous · Answer

not helping....idk can you just tell me ?

anonymous · Answer

nope

mertsj · Answer

No we can't just tell you but we can give you a hint:  If the product of factors is 0 then one of the factors is 0.

anonymous · Answer

4 and 3 make 12.....(: right ?

anonymous · Answer

so it would be C...

anonymous · Answer

thank you !!!!