Question

Solveby factoring :
p2 + 8p + 12 = 0
(show steps please)

Answer 1

(p + 6)(p + 2)

Explanation:

I believe you meant p^2 + 8p + 12 = 0, in which " ^ " indicates exponentiation.

Note that 12 = 2*6, and that these two factors, 2 and 6, add up to 8. Thus,

p^2 + 8p + 12 = 0 = (p + 6)(p + 2)