Factor a negative real number out of the polynomial 12-x and then write the polynomial factor in standard form.

A) x+12
B) -(x-12)
C) -(12-x)
D) x-12
E) -(x+12)

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Factor a negative real number out of the polynomial 12-x and then write the polynomial factor in standard form.A)  x+12B)  -(x-12)C)  -(12-x)D)  x-12E)  -(x+12)

Rachel Leitzell · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :   Factoring a negative real number out of the polynomial   12 − x 12-x 12 − x   involves taking   − 1 -1 − 1   as a common factor, which gives   − ( x − 12 ) -(x-12) − ( x − 12 )  , thus putting it in standard form.

Factor a negative real number out of the polynomial 12-x and then write the polynomial factor in standard form.

A) x+12
B) -(x-12)
C) -(12-x)
D) x-12
E) -(x+12)

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Factor a negative real number out of the polynomial 12-x and then write the polynomial factor in standard form.A) x+12B) -(x-12) C) -(12-x) D) x-12E) -(x+12)

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Factor a negative real number out of the polynomial 12-x and then write the polynomial factor in standard form.

A) x+12
B) -(x-12)
C) -(12-x)
D) x-12
E) -(x+12)