Answer:
(x - 6)(x + 2)
Explanation:
assuming you require the trinomial to be factorised.
x² - 4x - 12
consider the factors of the constant term (- 12) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (- 4)
the factors are - 6 and + 2 , since
- 6 × 2 = - 12 and - 6 + 2 = - 4 , then
x² - 4x - 12 = (x - 6)(x + 2)