Question

A student factors 3x2 – 12 to the following.

3(x2 – 4)

Which statement about 3(x2 – 4) is true?

The expression is equivalent, and it is completely factored.
The expression is equivalent, but it is not completely factored.
The expression is not equivalent, but it is completely factored.
The expression is not equivalent, and it is not completely factored.

Answer 1

Any ideas?

Answer 2

$$\huge 3x^2 – 12$$

Answer 3

$$\huge 3(x^2 – 4)$$

Answer 4

Recall: $$\huge ab-ac=a(b-c)$$

Answer 5

choose of the response above

Answer 6

First you have to decide if they are equivalent?

Answer 7

none of one u gave me are on the test