What is the factored form in x to the power of 2 +17x+60

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Pranav Jadav · Answer 1 · 2021-01-16T11:27:13+0000

Answer:

(x + 12) (x + 5)

Explanation:

Factorize x² + 17x + 60

Expanding: look for two numbers that of added will give 17 and multiplied will give 60. The numbers are 12 and 5

x² + 12x + 5x + 60

x( x + 12) +5(x + 12)

(x + 12) (x + 5)