Question

Find the value of the lesser root of x2 + 12x + 35 = 0. A) -7 B) -5 C) 3 D) 5

Answer 1

X2 + 12x +35 = 0
(x+5) (x+7) = 0
x + 5 = 0 x + 7 =0
x= - 5 or x= - 7