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Factorize:

-4x squared - 12x

User Soundz
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Answer:

-4x(x +3)

Explanation:

Factor out common factors from both terms.

Divide -4 & x from both terms.

(-4x²)/(-4x) = x

(-12x)/(-4x) = 3

x + 3 is the remainder, so keep together.

-4x(x + 3) is your answer

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