Question

Solve d2 + 17d + 72 = 0 by factoring.

Answer 1

The answer is (d+8)(d+9) if you just want it factored. but then to solve for d it would be d=-8,-9

Answer 2

D^2 + 17d + 72 = 0
( d + 8 ) ( d + 9 ) = 0
d = - 8 , d = - 9