SaleemahSshabazz22 SaleemahSshabazz22
  • 15-05-2020
  • Mathematics
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X^2 + 7x + 12 = 0. i need help finding the answer step by step

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DeanR
DeanR DeanR
  • 15-05-2020

x² + 7x + 12 = 0

To factor we need two numbers which add to 7 and multiply to 12.  In other words, guess the answer.  Here it's easy, 3 and 4.

(x + 3)(x + 4) = 0

When a product is zero, one of the factors must be zero.

x + 3 = 0  or   x + 4 = 0

x = -3  or  x = -4

Answer: x = -3  or  x = -4

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staycitajoyalopez staycitajoyalopez
  • 15-05-2020

Answer:x=-2

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