Question

Which of the following is the solution set of x² + 8x + 12 = 0?

{2, 6}
{-2, -6}
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Answer 1

-2,-6
The factors of 2, 6 are -2,-6

Answer 2

(-2,-6) because when factored the values of x are -2,-6

x² + 8x + 12 = 0
(x+6)(x+2)=0

x+6=0
----> x=-6

x+2=0
----> x=-2