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X^2-x-12 in (x+p)(x+q) form

User Betofarina
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x^2-x-12=x^2-4x+3x-12=x(x-4)+3(x-4)\\\\=(x-4)(x+3)=[x+(-4)](x+3)

User Fidd
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X^2-x-12 = (x - 4)(x + 3)

Hope that helps.

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User PeterTheLobster
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