Question

Factor this polynomial completely. x^2-8x+12

Answer 1

Answer:

(x - 2) (x - 6)

Step-by-step explanation:

Factor the following:

x^2 - 8 x + 12

The factors of 12 that sum to -8 are -2 and -6. So, x^2 - 8 x + 12 = (x - 2) (x - 6):

Answer:  (x - 2) (x - 6)

Answer 2

Answer:

(x - 6)(x - 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

You can make 8 by adding -6 with -2 and get +12 by multiplying -6 and -2