Identify the factors of x2 − 4x − 12. (x + 4)(x − 3)
(x − 4)(x + 3)
(x − 2)(x + 6)
(x + 2)(x − 6)

(x + 2)(x - 6)

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the equation: x² - 4x - 12. Let's factor this.

First, look at the integer factor pairs of -12:

-1, 12

-2, 6

-3, 4

1, -12

2, -6

3, -4

We would like to find a pair whose sum is -4. Inspecting each pair, we realise that only the pair 2, -6 works because 2 + (-6) = -4.

Thus, our factors are:

x + 2    (from the 2)

x - 6     (from the -6)

The factored form of our given quadratic is:

(x + 2)(x - 6)

~ an aesthetics lover

the height of the surface increases from the center out to the sides of the road.

step-by-step explanation:

as we move out we move away from the x-axis.

and as mentioned in the problem statement that height of a road increases when we move away from the center x.

hence proved that 3rd option

the height of the surface increases from the center out to the sides of the road.

is the correct option.