algebra · worked example

Solve x² - x - 12 = (x - 4)(x + 3)

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Problem

x2x12x^2 - x - 12

Step-by-step solution

  1. 找出兩個數,相乘為 12-12、相加為 1-1

  2. 配對 (4,3)(-4, 3)(4)(3)=12(-4)(3) = -12 ✓,4+3=1-4 + 3 = -1 ✓。

  3. 分解:(x4)(x+3)(x - 4)(x + 3)

Answer

(x4)(x+3)(x - 4)(x + 3)

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