Answer:
We conclude that 'None of the above' is the correct answer.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the expression
[tex]7x^2\:-\:12x\:-\:4[/tex]
Breaking the expression into groups
[tex]7x^2\:-\:12x\:-\:4=\left(7x^2+2x\right)+\left(-14x-4\right)[/tex]
Factor out [tex]x[/tex] from [tex]7x^2\:+\:2x[/tex]
[tex]=x\left(7x+2\right)[/tex]
Factor out -2 from [tex]\left(-14x-4\right)[/tex]
[tex]=-2\left(7x+2\right)[/tex]
so the expression becomes
[tex]7x^2\:-\:12x\:-\:4=\left(7x^2+2x\right)+\left(-14x-4\right)[/tex]
[tex]=x\left(7x+2\right)-2\left(7x+2\right)[/tex]
Factor out the common term [tex]7x+2[/tex]
[tex]=\left(7x+2\right)\left(x-2\right)[/tex]
Therefore, from the given options, we conclude that 'None of the above' is the correct answer.
