Question

For what values of b is the expression x^2+bx+12 factorable?

Answer 1

Answer:

4 and 3

Step-by-step explanation:

X^2 + Bx + 12

X^2 + 4X + 3X + 12

X(X+4)+3(X+4)

(X+4)(X+3)

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

B must equal positive or negative 13 (12+1 or -12-1), positive or negative 8 (6+2 or -6-2), or positive or negative 7 (3+4 or -3-4).