Algebra-1

To solve the equation by factoring, we need to rewrite it in a form that allows us to factor it easily.

Step 1: Identify Two Numbers

We need to find two numbers that multiply to -12 (the constant term) and add up to -4 (the coefficient of the linear term).

The numbers that fit these criteria are -6 and 2 because:

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