Question

How do you factor completely `x^2 - 12x + 20`?

Answer 1

`x^2-12x+20=(x-2)(x-10)`

Explanation:

`x^2-12x+20`

Find two numbers that when added equal `-12` and when multiplied equal `20`. The numbers `-10` and `-2` meet the criteria.

`(x-2)(x-10)`