The trick here is to notice that all 3 terms can be div. by 2:
2(x^2 + x - 12)
Note that -12 factors into -3 * 4 or -4 * 3. Thus,
x^2 + x - 12 = (x-4)(x+3), and so <span>2x2 + 2x − 24 = 2(x-4)(x+3).</span>
By using Nathan's expression, Mitchel should have received 2 1/4 pounds of lemon drops. By using Darren's expression, Mitchel should have received 2 1/4 pounds of lemon drops. The difference in the amount of lemon drops Mitchel should have received using Nathan's expression instead of Darren's expression is 0 pounds.
