Answer:
(x - 5) (x - 7)
Step-by-step explanation:
To factor this trinomial, you must split the middle term (-12x) into two terms that can be added to get -12x, and multiplied to get 35:
[tex]x^2[/tex] - 12x + 35
[tex]x^2[/tex] -7x - 5x + 35
Group:
([tex]x^2[/tex] -7x) (-5x + 35)
Take out the GCF (Greatest Common Factor):
x(x - 7) -5(x - 7)
(x - 5) (x - 7)
