Question

Factor & Finding Zeros x^{2} +12x+35=0

Answer 1

Answer:

x = - 7, x = - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

To factorise the quadratic

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 35) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 12)

The factors are + 7 and + 5, since

7 × 5 = 35 and 7 + 5 = 12, hence

x² + 12x + 35 = 0 ← in standard form

(x + 7)(x + 5) = 0 ← in factored form

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 7 = 0 ⇒ x = - 7

x + 5 = 0 ⇒ x = - 5