How do you factor and solve #x^2 + 3x + 2 = 0#?
2 Answers
May 21, 2018
Explanation:
A squared number +
So
May 21, 2018
Explanation:
#"the factors of + 2 which sum to + 3 are + 2 and + 1"#
#rArr(x+2)(x+1)=0#
#"equate each factor to zero and solve for x"#
#x+2=0rArrx=-2#
#x+1=0rArrx=-1#
#"solutions are "x=-2" or "x=-1#