Question

Factor:

x2 – 7x + 12

Answer 1

ok so you need to find 2 numbers that multiply to equal 12 and add to equal 7. Do you know what two numbers will give you that result?

Answer 2

-4 x -3 = 12 and -4 + -3 + -7

Answer 3

correct so you get (x-4)(x-3)

Answer 4

X = 4 and X = 3?

Answer 5

when you factor you don't solve for x but yes 3 and 4 are the two numbers you will use because x*x= x^2
x*-3= -3x
-4*x= -4x
-4*-3= 12
added together you get x^2-3x-4x+12 which simplified is x^2-7x+12
your factored equation will look like this: (x-4)(x-3)

Answer 6

i see thank you!!!

Answer 7

sure :)