Question

Factorize by splitting the middle term x²-4x-12​

Answer 1

Answer:

given p(x) = x² - 4x - 12

SUM = -4

PRODUCT = -12

NUMBERS = -6, 2

therefore;

x² + 2x - 6x - 12

x(x + 2) - 6(x+2)

(x - 6) (x + 2)

: x = 6 / x = -2