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