Question

A student factors 3x2 – 12 to the following.

Answer 1

Answer:  The Expression is Equivalent, However, NOT completely factored.

Step-by-step explanation:

3x^2     -     12  

Following:

3 ( x^2    -    4   )

Factor:

3x^2   -  12

Factor Out Common Term 3:

3 ( x^2    -  4  )  =  3 (x^2  -  4 )

Factor:

x^2  -  4

( x  +   2 )  ( x   -  2 )

Answer:

3 ( x  +  2) ( x  -  2)

Hence, The Expression is Equivalent, However,  Wasn't Completely Factored.

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

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