Answer:
(3x - 2) (4x + 1)
Step-by-step explanation:
12x² - 5x - 2
Since the first term has a coefficient, you need to multiply -2 with 12 to get -24.
Two factors that add up to -5 and have a product of -24 are -8 and 3.
12x² - 8x + 3x - 2
Rearrange the expression to find the GCF.
12x² + 3x - 8x - 2
3x (4x + 1) + (-1)2(-4x -1)
3x (4x + 1) - 2 (4x + 1)
(3x - 2) (4x + 1)
