Question

Can `y= 12x^2-14x-6` be factored? If so what are the factors ?

Answer 1

See the explanation below:

Explanation:

By playing with factors of `12` (1 x 12, 2 x 6, 3 x 4) and factors of `6` ( 1 x 6, 2 x 3) we can factor this as:

`y = (6x + 2)(2x - 3)`