Question

How do you solve this

Answer 1

2x^2 + 14x = -12

Step 1: Subtract -12 from both sides.

2x^2 + 14x - (-12) = -12 - (-12)

2x^2 + 14x + 12 = 0

Step 2: Factor the left side of the equation.

2(x + 1)(x + 6) = 0

Step 3: Set Factors equal to 0.

x + 1 = 0 or x + 6 = 0

x = -1 or x = -6

Answer:
x = -1 or x = -6

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