Question

Factor. x2 + 8x + 12 (x − 12)(x − 1) (x + 6)(x + 2) (x + 12)(x + 1) (x − 6)(x − 2)

Answer 1

Explanation:

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x² + 8x + 12 =(x² + 8x +16) -16+ 12

x² + 8x + 12 = (x+4)²-2² = (x+4-2)(x+4+2) by identity : a²-b² =(a-b)(a+b)

x² + 8x + 12 = (x-2)(x+6)