Factorize 6x2 - 14x - 12
A
2(x + 3)(3x - 2)
B
6(x - 2)(x + 1)
C
2(x - 3)(3x + 2)
D
6(x + 2)(x - 1)
E
(3x - 4)(2x + 3)
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
6x2 - 14x - 12 = 6x2 - 18x + 4x - 12
(3x + 2)(2x - 6)
= 3x(2x - 6) + 2(2x - 6)
= (3x + 2) 2(x - 3)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32354)