2x² - 12x + 8
Start by factoring out the common factor:
2(x² - 6x + 4)
When factored it will look like this: 2(x - )(x - )
The two numbers that you need must have a product of 4 and a sum of 6.
There aren't two whole numbers that work; if factored, they will be square roots.
2x² - 12x + 8
Start by factoring out the common factor:
2(x² - 6x + 4)
When factored it will look like this: 2(x - )(x - )
The two numbers that you need must have a product of 4 and a sum of 6.
There aren't two whole numbers that work; if factored, they will be square roots.