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Find the value of the lesser root of x2 + 12x + 35 = 0.

A) -7
B) -5
C) 3
D) 5

User Prashant G
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x2 + 12x +35 = 0
(x+5) (x+7) = 0
x + 5 = 0 x + 7 =0
x= - 5 or x= - 7
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