The polynomial cannot be factored in because it exists prime. Since 112 exists not a perfect square number so we cannot estimate the factors of the given equation.
<h3>What is a quadratic equation?</h3>
In a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0
when (b² - 4ac) exists a perfect square only then we can factorize the equation.
In the given equation x² - 8x - 12 we have to determine the value of
b² - 4ac
From the equation, we get b = -8 and c = -12
b²- 4ac = (-8)² - 4(1)(-12)
= 64 + 48 = 112
Since 112 exists not a perfect square number so we can not estimate the factors of the given equation.
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