x2 + bx – 12 where b is some whole number (no
A polynomial is written as
decimals). If we're able to factor the polynomial, what are all the possible values of b?
Explain how you know.
It could be pos or neg 4. I know because b is a sum and ac is the product since 12 is negative, there need to be only one negative, and 6 x 2 is 12, so -6 and 2 or 6 and -2
