Question

Use factoring to solve this x^2-4x-12=0

Answer 1

x= 6 x= -2

Explanation:

x^2-4x-12=0

What 2 numbers multiply to -12 and add to -4

-6*2 = -12

-6+2 = -4

(x-6)(x+2) = 0

Using the zero product property

x-6 =0 x+2 =0

x= 6 x= -2