Factor and solve 1x^2 + 8x + 12 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 7/26/2013 6:33 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 7/28/2013 12:53 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 7/28/2013 12:53 PM

1x^2 + 8x + 12 = 0

(x )(x ) ( +2)( +6)=0

(x+2) (x+6) = 0

Solve:

(x+2) =0

x+2-2 =0-2

x=-2

Solve:

(x+6) = 0

x+6-6 = 0-6

x=-6