Question

The expression n² + 4n - 12 can be written in factored form as (n + 6) (n + p), where p represents a number. What is the value of p?

Answer 1

n² + 4n - 12

Suppose: a+b= 4,a*b=-12

6+(-2) =4 , 6*(-2)=-12

So: (n+6)(n-2)