Answer:
We can't get the factors of the equation.
Step-by-step explanation:
In a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0
when (b² - 4ac) is a perfect square only then we can factorize the equation.
In the given equation x² - 8x - 12 we will check the value of b² - 4ac
here it is given from the equation b = -8 and c = -12
b²- 4ac = (-8)² - 4(1)(-12) = 64 + 48 = 112
Since 112 is not a perfect square number so we can not find the factors of the given equation.
