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![### Question: Binomial Factor Identification
Which binomial is a factor \( x^2 - 12x + 32 \)?
**Options:**
1. \( x - 2 \)
2. \( x - 1 \)
3. \( x - 8 \)
4. \( x - 12 \)
### Explanation:
The task requires determining which of the given binomials is a factor of the quadratic expression \( x^2 - 12x + 32 \). To find this, we can factorize the quadratic expression into two binomials and compare the solutions.
#### Factorization Process:
Given quadratic expression:
\( x^2 - 12x + 32 \)
1. Look for two numbers that multiply to 32 and add to -12.
2. The numbers -4 and -8 satisfy these conditions (-4 * -8 = 32 and -4 + -8 = -12).
Thus, the quadratic can be expressed as:
\( (x - 4)(x - 8) \)
Therefore, the factors of \( x^2 - 12x + 32 \) are \( (x - 4) \) and \( (x - 8) \).
#### Conclusion:
Among the given options, \( x - 8 \) is a factor of \( x^2 - 12x + 32 \).
Thus, the correct answer is:
\[ \text{Option 3: } x - 8 \]](https://content.bartleby.com/qna-images/question/e1246267-81e7-461b-97b7-8e9aaefad2fd/0d07ad19-3e41-4a1e-a2d5-fdca1fb64e9e/s4g8ehm_thumbnail.jpeg)
Transcribed Image Text:### Question: Binomial Factor Identification
Which binomial is a factor \( x^2 - 12x + 32 \)?
**Options:**
1. \( x - 2 \)
2. \( x - 1 \)
3. \( x - 8 \)
4. \( x - 12 \)
### Explanation:
The task requires determining which of the given binomials is a factor of the quadratic expression \( x^2 - 12x + 32 \). To find this, we can factorize the quadratic expression into two binomials and compare the solutions.
#### Factorization Process:
Given quadratic expression:
\( x^2 - 12x + 32 \)
1. Look for two numbers that multiply to 32 and add to -12.
2. The numbers -4 and -8 satisfy these conditions (-4 * -8 = 32 and -4 + -8 = -12).
Thus, the quadratic can be expressed as:
\( (x - 4)(x - 8) \)
Therefore, the factors of \( x^2 - 12x + 32 \) are \( (x - 4) \) and \( (x - 8) \).
#### Conclusion:
Among the given options, \( x - 8 \) is a factor of \( x^2 - 12x + 32 \).
Thus, the correct answer is:
\[ \text{Option 3: } x - 8 \]
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