Question

I need help
how do i factor

Answer 1

\[y=x ^{2}-x-12\]

Answer 2

i'm not sure if this is right but if you subtract the x from the x^2 you simply get an x and that leaves you with y = x-12, which I think is the answer

Answer 3

That is not the answer... do you know the methods to factorise a quadratic equation? Have a look at this: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/factquad.htm

Answer 4

@kaneki is offline; suggest waiting until he / she is online again.

Answer 5

To factor the equation, you need two numbers that add to the coefficient of x (-1 in this case) and multiply to the product of the constant (-12) and the coefficient of the x^2 (1).

Answer 6

So two numbers that add to -1 and multiply to -12. I like to organize it like this.

Answer 7

@kaneki is offline; suggest waiting until he / she is online again.