Question

Help im confused
Factor
x² -x-12

Answer 1

(x - 4)(x + 3)

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We need to find two binomials whose product is equal to the given expression.

To do this, we need to find two numbers whose product is equal to -12 and whose sum is equal to -1 (the coefficient of the linear term).

By trying different combinations, we find that -4 and 3 satisfy these conditions.

Therefore, we can factor the expression as:

• (x - 4)(x + 3)