Question

Which of the following is the solution set of x² + 8x + 12 = 0? {2, 6} {-2, -6} {}

Answer 1

(-2,-6) because when factored the values of x are -2,-6

x² + 8x + 12 = 0
(x+6)(x+2)=0

x+6=0
----> x=-6

x+2=0
----> x=-2

Answer 2

-2,-6
The factors of 2, 6 are -2,-6