In the equation \(x^2 + bx + 12 = 0,\) \(x\) is a variable and \(b\) is a constant. What is the value of \(b?\)
(1) \(x - 3\) is a factor of \(x^2 + bx + 12.\)
(2) \(4\) is a root of the equation \(x^2 + bx + 12 = 0.\)
Answer:D
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