Question

Determine the factors of x2 − 8x − 12.

Answer 1

This polynomial cannot be factored because it is prime. Hope this helps. :)

Answer 2

Answer:

We can't get the factors of the equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0

when (b² - 4ac) is a perfect square only then we can factorize the equation.

In the given equation x² - 8x - 12 we will check the value of b² - 4ac

here it is given from the equation b = -8 and c = -12

b²- 4ac = (-8)² - 4(1)(-12) = 64 + 48 = 112

Since 112 is not a perfect square number so we can not find the factors of the given equation.