Question

What are the roots of the polynomial equation? x² + 7x + 12 = 0 Enter your answers in the boxes. x1= x2=

Answer 1

Find the roots by solving for x.
x= -3, -4

Answer 2

The equation factors as
.. (x +3)(x +4) = 0
By the zero-product rule, the roots are
.. x1 = -4
.. x2 = -3