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Which of the following is a factor of 12x2 − 4x − 1? (6 points)

Group of answer choices

A. 6x − 1

B. 2x + 1

C. 2x − 1

D. None of the above

User Glenacota
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Answer:

C) 2x - 1

Explanation:

12x² - 4x - 1 = 12x² - 6x + 2x - 1

= 6x(2x - 1) + (2x - 1)

= (2x - 1) (6x + 1)

User Frederik Ziebell
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