Question

Write the quadratic equation in factored form. Be sure to write the entire equation.

x2 + x - 12 = 0

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

uhm, 3 and -4... idk

Answer 3

wait -3 and 4

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

yeah, that one

Answer 6

sry I didn't see that

Answer 7

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