Question

Solve the equation below by factoring: x^2+7x=-12

A. x=-3; x=-4
B. x=2; x=6
C. x=3; x=4
D. x=-1; x=12

Answer 1

x² + 7x + 12 = 0

(x + 3)(x + 4) = 0

x = -3, -4

The correct answer is A.