To solve the quadratic equation 4x^2 – 5x – 12 = 0 by factorization, we need to find two binomial factors that, when multiplied, give us the quadratic equation.
The equation can be factored as follows:
4x^2 – 5x – 12 = 0
(4x + 3)(x – 4) = 0
Setting each factor equal to zero, we can solve for x:
4x + 3 = 0 or x – 4 = 0
For 4x + 3 = 0:
4x = -3
x = -3/4
For x – 4 = 0:
x = 4
So, the solutions to the equation 4x^2 – 5x – 12 = 0 are:
x = -3/4 or x = 4.