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)