Algebramedium · Past Paper
Factorize 12x^2 - 7x + 1.
A(3x-1)(4x-1)
B(3x+1)(4x+1)
C(6x-1)(2x-1)
D(12x-1)(x-1)
✓ Correct Answer: A — (3x-1)(4x-1)
Split -7x into -3x and -4x: 3x(4x-1) - 1(4x-1).
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