Question

X^2+8x+12=0. Solve using quadratic formula

Answer 1

D = b^2-4ac, thus D = 64 - 4*12 = 16

Now is x = -b +- sqrt(D) / 2a, or x = -8 +- sqrt(16)/2, giving respectively -2 and -6

So x = -2 or x = -6