Question

Factor the expression: q^2-8q+12​

Answer 1

Answer is (q-6)(q-2)

Answer 2

`( q - 2 ) ( q - 6 )`

Explanation:

We are given the following quadratic expression and we are to factorize it:

`q^2 - 8q + 12`

We are to find factors of 12 such that when multiplied they give a product of 12 and when added, they give a result of -8.

`q^2 - 2q - 6q + 12`

`q ( q - 2 ) - 6 ( q - 2 )`

`( q - 2 ) ( q - 6 )`