Question

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

Answer 1

(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)