3 years ago

A student factors 3x^2-12 to the following 3(x^2-4) which statement is true?

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1 answer:

natka813 [3]3 years ago

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Answer:

The expression is equivalent but is not completely factored

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

3x² - 12 ← factor out 3 from each term

= 3(x² - 4) ← x² - 4 is a difference of squares

= 3(x - 2)(x + 2) ← completely factored

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A student factors 3x^2-12 to the following 3(x^2-4) which statement is true?​

A student factors 3x^2-12 to the following 3(x^2-4) which statement is true?