Question

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12x2 - x - 6

Factor this quadratic and show all work

Answer 1

(3x+2)(4x-3)

Answer 2

i dont usually show work because i guess and check
sorry

Answer 3

mossyfish try to give the work please

Answer 4

Formula: \[ax^2+bx_c-a(x-x1)(x-x2)\]

So, we have \[12x^2-x-6=12(x-(-2/3))(x-3/4)\]

\[12x^2-x-6=12(x+2/3)(x-3/4)\]

We can simplify this, let's write 12 as 3*4

Multiply the first bracket by 3 and the second by 4.

\[12x^2-x-6=(3x+2)(4x-3)\]

Answer 5

THANKS!!!! @mossyfish

Answer 6

You are welcome! :)

Answer 7

thanx mossyfish i actually didnt know there was a formula. i was taught to basically to guess and check