SOLUTION: Factoring Quadratic Expressions-- Directions; Factor each expression. Problem; 6x^2+12x-48 So far I have this; 6x^2+12x-48 6(x^2+12x-48)

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Question 565586: Factoring Quadratic Expressions--
Directions; Factor each expression.
Problem; 6x^2+12x-48
So far I have this; 6x^2+12x-48
6(x^2+12x-48)
6(x+__)(x-__)
I'm not sure what the blanks are. I've tried everything. I must be missing something. Please help.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Directions; Factor each expression.
Problem; 6x^2+12x-48
So far I have this; 6x^2+12x-48
6(x^2+12x-48)
6(x+__)(x-__)
I'm not sure what the blanks are. I've tried everything. I must be missing something. Please help.
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6x^2+12x-48
6(x^2+2x-8) **** You didn't divide 2 of the terms by 6.
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Can you do it now?

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