Question

What is the factorization? x^2 + x – 12

Answer 1

x(x-12) both polynomials are divisible by x

Answer 2

Answer: (x-3)(x+4)

Explanation:

x^2+x-12

x^2+4x-3x-12

x(x+4)-3(x+4)

(x-3)(x+4)