This quadratic expression can be factored with some creative algebra! It resembles the standard form of a quadratic equation, which can hint at factoring. The expression can be factored into by looking for two numbers that multiply to the product of the first coefficient and the constant (-12) while adding up to the middle coefficient (4).

And there you have it: a neat product of two binomials, making it easier to solve for values of when set to zero. Always remember, factoring can simplify your equations and make them more manageable!