Question

Identify the factors of x2 − 4x − 12.

Answer 1

well we are given
\[x^2 -4x-12\]

we can write -4x as -6x+2x

so now we have -\[x^2 -6x +2x-12\]
taking common terms out we get-\[x(x-6)+2(x-6)\]taking (x-6) common we get-
\[(x-6)(x+2)\]so (x-6) and (x+2) are the 2 factors :)

Answer 2

omg thank u

Answer 3

welcome :)