Answer:
x = - 3, x = - 2
Explanation:
Given
x² + 5x + 6 = 0
Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 6) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 5)
The factors are + 3 and + 2, since
3 × 2 = + 6 and 3 + 2 = + 5, thus
(x + 3)(x + 2) = 0 ← in factored form
Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x + 3 = 0 ⇒ x = - 3
x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = - 2