Question

Explain why you cannot factor the trinomial x(to the power of 2)−12x+6

Answer 1

The real question is 12(2)+6 and you will have to do 12x2 first (which is 24) than 24 +6 and than you’ll get 30

Answer 2

Answer:

See below

Step-by-step explanation:

You cannot find two whole number integers that give a sum of -12 and a product of 6.

-1 + -11 = -12, but (-1)(-11) = 11, which isn't 6

-2 + -10 = -12, but (-2)(-10) = 20, which isn't 6

...and so on...