Factor and check x^2 + 17x + 66 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 8/4/2013 8:07 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 8/5/2013 2:12 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 8/5/2013 2:12 PM

x^2 + 17x + 66 = 0

(x )(x ) ( +6)( +11)=0

(x+6) (x+11) = 0

Check:

(x+6) (x+11) = 0

(x)(x) (x)(11) (6)(x) (6)(11)

x^2 +11x +6x +66

x^2 +17x +66=0