Question

Solve the following equation. show work. x^2 + 8x + 12 = 0.

Answer 1

x
2
+
8
x
+
12
=
0
Step 1: Factor left side of equation.
(
x
+
2
)
(
x
+
6
)
=
0
Step 2: Set factors equal to 0.
x
+
2
=
0
or
x
+
6
=
0
x
=
−
2
or
x
=
−
6



X=-2 or x=-6

Answer 2

The zeros are -6 and -2

Explanation:

factor the equation.

(x+2)*(x+6)

x+2=0

x+6=0