When completely factored x²-x-12 is equivalent to which of the following A. (x+4)(x+3) B. (x-12)(x+1) C. (x-6)(x+2) D. (x-4)(x+3)

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When completely factored x²-x-12 is equivalent to which of the following

A. (x+4)(x+3)
B. (x-12)(x+1)
C. (x-6)(x+2)
D. (x-4)(x+3)

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Answer:

$→{x}^(2) - x - 12 \\ = {x}^(2) - 4x + 3x - 12 \\ = x(x - 4) + 3(x - 4) \\ = \boxed{ (x - 4)(x + 3)}✓$

Ogbofjnr answered Feb 18, 2022

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