Answer:
(x + 4)(x - 3)
Explanation:
Given
x² + x - 12
Consider the factors of the constant term (- 12) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 1)
The factors are + 4 and - 3 , since
4 × - 3 = - 12 and 4 - 3 = + 1 , then
x² + x - 12 = (x + 4)(x - 3) ← in factored form