What is the missing number that will complete the factorization? a2 + 8a + 12 = (a + 2) (a + )

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Honey

16 October, 23:14

What is the missing number that will complete the factorization? a2 + 8a + 12 = (a + 2) (a + )

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Santiago Finley · Answer 1

It is 6. I found this by diving 12 by 2 because 2 and the missing number need to have a product of 12. Here's the proof if you want it!

(a+2) (a+6)

a^2 + 2a + 6a + 12

a^2 + 8a + 12