Question

1) Solve 2 + 7x + 12 = 0 using factoring and the zero product property.

a) Factor2+7x+12

b) Use the zero product property to solve for x







b) Use the zero product property to solve for x

Answer 1

7x+14=0, 7x=-14, x= -2

Explanation:

add like terms, then get x on one side, number on the other, then divide both sides by 7