Question

What is the factor of 2x2 - 5x - 12??? hurry up guyss pleaseee!

Answer 1

Step 1:

$2 {x}^{2} - 5x - 12$

Step 2:

$2 {x}^{2} - 8x + 3x - 12$

Step 3:

$2x(x - 4) + 3(x - 4)$

Step 4:

$\blue{(x - 4)(2x + 3)}$

Answer 2

Answer:

$2 \times 2 - 5x - 12 \\ = 4 - 5x - 12 \\ = 4 - 12 - 5x \\ = - 8 - 5x \\ = - (8 + 5x)$

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