Question

Factor the trinomial.
x^2-16x+48

Answer 1

the correct option is (x-4)(x-12)

Step by Step explanation:-

x^2-16x+48

x^2-12x-4x+48

by taking the common factor out,

x(x-12)-4(x-12)

(x-4)(x-12)

Hope it helps you!

Answer 2

(x - 4)(x - 12)

Explanation:

Given

x² - 16x + 48

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 48) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 16)

The factors are - 4 and - 12, since

- 4 × - 12 = + 48 and - 4 - 12 = - 16 , thus

x² - 16x + 48 = (x - 4)(x - 12)