(x + 2) (x + 6) is your answer!
How to solve your problem:
1. Use the sum-product pattern
x2 + 8x + 12
x2 + 6x + 2x + 12
2. Common factor from the two pairs.
x2 + 6x + 2x + 12
x(x + 6) +2(x + 6)
3. Rewrite in factored form.
x(x + 6) +2(x + 6)
(x + 2) (x + 6) :)
can i get a thanks?