How do you factor the expression #16x^2 - 52x - 48#?
1 Answer
Mar 28, 2018
Explanation:
- Factorising means putting into brackets
- Factor out the common term which is 4
#4(4x^2 - 13x - 12)# - Now factor what is inside the brackets
#(x - 4) (4x + 3)# - Add the common term back in front of the bracket
#4(x - 4) (4x + 3)#
