The diagram represents the factorization of a2+8a+12.
A 2-column table with 2 rows. First column is labeled a with entries a squared, 2 a. Second column is question mark with entries 6 a, 12. First row is labeled a with entries a squared, 6 a. Second row is labeled 2 with entries 2 a, 12.
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What is the missing number that will complete the factorization?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 12
D. 24
Pease hurry i'm on a timed test! :(
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a^2 + 8 a + 12 = (a + 6) (a + 2)
the actual answer is 6
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