Answer:
(x + 4)(2x - 3)
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
f(x) = 2x² + 5x - 12
Consider the factors of the product of the x² term and the constant term which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term.
product = 2 × -12 = - 24 and sum = + 5
The factors are + 8 and - 3
Use these factors to split the x- term
2x² + 8x - 3x - 12 ( factor the first/second and third/fourth terms )
2x(x + 4) - 3(x + 4) ← factor out (x + 4) from each term
(x + 4)(2x - 3)
Thus
f(x) = 2x² + 5x - 12 = (x + 4)(2x - 3) ← in factored form
