Question

Select each term that is a factor of

4x2−8x−12

Question 2 options:


x−3



x+3



x−1



x+1



4x



4

Answer 1

A) (x - 3)

D) (x + 1)

F) 4

Explanation:

4x² - 8x - 12

4(x² - 2x - 3)

4[x² - 3x + x - 3]

4[x(x - 3) + (x - 3)]

4(x - 3)(x + 1)