Question

Explain how you would determine the factors of the following problem: x2-6x-72

Answer 1

I believe The answer is (x-12) (x+6)

Answer 2

so first you could combine common factors which are x2 and 6x. Subtract them and you get 4x. So your final answer would be 4x - 72 because you cant simplify anymore. 4x and 72 arent like terms so your final answer is 4x - 72.

Explanation:

2x - 6x- 72

2x - 6x = 4x

4x - 72