How do you factor the expression 16x^2 - 52x - 48?

1 Answer
Mar 28, 2018

4(x - 4) (4x + 3)

Explanation:

16x^2 - 52x - 48

  • 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)