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what is x2-x-12

 Apr 15, 2015

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If the question is to factor:  x2 - x - 12 

You will need to find 2 numbers, one positive and one negative, such that, when you multiply them you get -12 and when you add them, you get -1.

The two numbers are -4 and 3, so:  (x - 4)(x + 3)

 Apr 15, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

If the question is to factor:  x2 - x - 12 

You will need to find 2 numbers, one positive and one negative, such that, when you multiply them you get -12 and when you add them, you get -1.

The two numbers are -4 and 3, so:  (x - 4)(x + 3)

geno3141 Apr 15, 2015

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