The partial factorization of x2 - x - 12 is modeled with algebra tiles.

Which unit tiles are needed to complete the factorization?

3 negative unit tiles

3 positive unit tiles

4 negative unit tiles

4 positive unit tiles

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31 May, 11:28

The partial factorization of x2 - x - 12 is modeled with algebra tiles.

Which unit tiles are needed to complete the factorization?

3 negative unit tiles

3 positive unit tiles

4 negative unit tiles

4 positive unit tiles

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Emmy Sawyer · Answer 1

Hello:

to complete the factorization unit tiles are needed:

"3 negative unit tiles" and " 4 positive unit tiles"because : - 3 and 4 are roots for

x²-x-12

x²-x-12 = (x+3) (x-4)

The partial factorization of x2 - x - 12 is modeled with algebra tiles.Which unit tiles are needed to complete the factorization?3 negative unit tiles3 positive unit tiles4 negative unit tiles4 positive unit tiles

The partial factorization of x2 - x - 12 is modeled with algebra tiles.

Which unit tiles are needed to complete the factorization?

3 negative unit tiles

3 positive unit tiles

4 negative unit tiles

4 positive unit tiles