Question

Factorize x2 + 7x + 12 using middle term break method.

Answer 1

Answer:

(x + 4)(x + 3)

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 7x + 12

In Quadratic Factorization using Splitting of Middle Term which is x term is the sum of two factors and product equal to last term. Factor each pair by finding common factors.

so we need two number that gives 12 when multiplied and 7 when added

4 and 3 are the numbers because 4*3 = 12 and 4+3 = 12

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

=x^2 + 4x + 3x + 12

=x(x + 4) + 3(x + 4)

take (x + 4) as common

=(x + 4) (x*1 + 3*1)

=(x + 4)(x + 3)