Factorize each of the following algebraic expressions:96 - 4x - x2

1.	Factorize each of the following algebraic expressions:96 - 4x - x2
Answer» -x² – 4x + 96 = -x² – 12x + 8x + 96 = -x (x + 12) + 8 (x + 12) = (x + 12) (-x + 8)

Answer»

-x² – 4x + 96

= -x² – 12x + 8x + 96

= -x (x + 12) + 8 (x + 12)

= (x + 12) (-x + 8)

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