Factor and check x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 8/30/2013 4:34 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 8/31/2013 1:41 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 8/31/2013 1:41 PM

x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0

(x )(x ) ( +2)( +3)=0

(x+2) (x+3) = 0

Check:

(x+2) (x+3) = 0

(x)(x) (x)(3) (2)(x) (2)(3)=0

x^2 +3x +2x +6=0

x^2 +5x +6=0