Answer:
A
Explanation:
x² + 7x + 12 = 0
consider the factors of the constant term (+ 12) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 7)
the factors are + 3 and + 4 , since
3 × 4 = + 12 and 3 + 4 = + 7 , then
(x + 3)(x + 4) = 0
equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x + 3 = 0 ⇒ x = - 3
x + 4 = 0 ⇒ x = - 4