Question

What are the solutions to x2 + 8x + 7 = 0?

A.x= -8 and x = -7
B.x=-7 and x = -1
C.x= 1 and x = 7
D.x= 7 and x = 8

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

x² + 8x + 7 = 0

x²+x+7x+7=0

x(x+1)+7(x+1)=0

(x+1)(x+7)=0

Either x=-1or x=-7.