Question

How do I factor 8x^2+12+48?

Answer 1

4(2x^2 + 3x + 12)

We can factor a 4 out of this expression.

4(2x^2 + 3x + 12)

Now that the expression is simplified, we can see if splitting the middle term is possible.

Display factors of 24.

1 * 24

-1 * - 24

2 * 12

-2 * -12

3 * 8

-3 * - 8

4 * 6

-4 * -6

All factors of 24 have been listed, and none of these digits satisfy the criteria.

Trinomial cannot be further factored.