Question

Factorize by splitting middle term: 3 p^2-12 p+12

Answer 1

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Step by step solution :

STEP

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Equation at the end of step 1

(3p2 - 12p) - 12 = 0

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STEP

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Pulling out like terms

3.1 Pull out like factors :

3p2 - 12p - 12 = 3 • (p2 - 4p - 4)

Trying to factor by splitting the middle term

3.2 Factoring p2 - 4p - 4

The first term is, p2 its coefficient is 1 .

The middle term is, -4p its coefficient is -4 .

The last term, "the constant", is -4

Step-1 : Multiply the coefficient of the first term by the constant 1 • -4 = -4

Step-2 : Find two factors of -4 whose sum equals the coefficient of the middle term, which is -4 .

-4 + 1 = -3

-2 + 2 = 0

-1 + 4 = 3

Answer 2

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