Question

X(squared) + 16x +60=0
Solving quadric equations by factorising

Answer 1

We have x^2 + 16x + 60 = 0
<=> x^2 + 6x + 10x + 60 = 0
<=> x(x+6) + 10(x+6) = 0
<=> (x+10)(x+6) = 0
<=> x+10=0 or x+6=0
<=> x= -10 or x= -6

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Answer 2

x = - 10, x = - 6

Explanation:

x² + 16x + 60 = 0

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 60) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- ter (+ 16)

The factors are + 10 and + 6 , since

10 × 6 = 60 and 10 + 6 = 16 , then

(x + 10)(x + 6) = 0 ← in factored form

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 10 = 0 ⇒ x = - 10

x + 6 = 0 ⇒ x = - 6