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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write the quadratic equation in factored form. Be sure to write the entire equation. x2 + x - 12 = 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

two numbers that multiply to give \(-12\) and add to \(1\) can you think of them? one is positive, the other negative

OpenStudy (anonymous):

uhm, 3 and -4... idk

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait -3 and 4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well not quite since \(3-4=-1\) but you are close change the signs

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah, that one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sry I didn't see that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it factors as \[(x-3)(x+4)=0\]

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