Let's try another one:
Factor |
I'll give you a big start:
What do you think?
The 12 is positive...
and we need a +7...
Will this work?
No! It gives a last term of -12.
Will this work?
No! Same reason.
What about this?
The last term IS a positive 12...
But, the outer and inner terms give -7... So, no!
How about this? (It's our last chance!)
Check it with FOIL... It works!