Question

Solve for all values of x by factoring.

x^2+10x+12=2x+5

Answer 1

The first step is to distribute the 2x+5 so then you get x^2+8x+7 and then you can solve and get
x=-7
x=-1

Answer 2

x = -1, -7

Explanation:

=> x² + 8x + 7 = 0

=> (x + 1) (x + 7) = 0

=> x = -1, -7