Determine which factoring technique is appropriate for the given polynomial.
-$x^{2}+8 x+12$
A) factoring by grouping
B) factor out GCF
C) trinomial, leading coefficient of 1
D) trinomial, leading coefficient other than 1

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The given polynomial $x^{2}+8x+12$ is a trinomial with a leading coefficient of 1, making option C the appropriate factoring technique.

Determine Which Factoring Technique Is Appropriate for the Given Polynomial x2+8x+12x^{2}+8 x+12x2+8x+12

Determine Which Factoring Technique Is Appropriate for the Given Polynomial $x^{2}+8 x+12$