Factor 12x^2-4

Problem

12*x2−4

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 12*x2 and 4

2. Factor out the GCF, which is 4 from both terms in the expression.

3. Divide each term by 4 to determine the remaining expression inside the parentheses.

4. Verify if the resulting quadratic expression 3*x2−1 can be factored further over the integers, which it cannot.

Final Answer

12*x2−4=4*(3*x2−1)

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