Factor by grouping x3 - 3x2 + 4x -12 Group of answer choices A( x - 3 ) (x2 + 4 ) B(x3 - 3x2) ( 4x -12) C( x +4 ) (x2 - 3 ) D( x - 4 ) (x2 + 3 )

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Ahmaad · Answer 1 · 2021-04-26T02:00:43+0000

Answer:

(x² + 4)(x - 3)

or

A

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out expression

x³ - 3x² + 4x - 12

Step 2: Factor by grouping

x³ - 3x²

x²(x - 3)

4x - 12

4(x - 3)

Step 3: Combine

(x² + 4)(x - 3)