Question

Factor the trinomial.
The factors of m2 + 12m + 35

Answer 1

(m+7) and (m+5)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

(m + 7)(m + 5)

Explanation:

Factor, find factors of m² & 35 that, when combined, will give 12m:

m² + 12m + 35

m 7

m 5

(m + 7)(m + 5) is your answer.

Check: Use the FOIL method to check.

(m)(m) = m²

(m)(5) = 5m

(7)(m) = 7m

(7)(5) = 35

Combine like terms:

m² + (5m + 7m) + 35 = m² + 12m + 35 √.