Factor and solve: x^2 + 6x + 5 = 0

Asked by AnneS2 12 years ago 8/12/2013 6:22 AM

Last updated by anonymous 12 years ago 8/13/2013 6:17 PM

Answered by CherieS 12 years ago 8/13/2013 6:17 PM

x^2 + 6x + 5 = 0

(x )(x ) ( +1)( +5)=0

(x+1) (x+5) = 0

Solve:

(x+1)=0

x+1-1=0-1

x=-1

Solve:

(x+5) = 0

x+5-5 = 0-5

x=-5