Solve the following quadratic equation x^(2)+7x+12

(x+a)(x+b) = 0The two numbers must have a product of 12 and a sum of 7.3*4 = 12 AND 3+4=7Therefore(x+3)(x+4) = 0Therefore x+3 = 0 --> x = -3OR x+4 = 0 --> x = -4

MV
Answered by Michael V. Maths tutor

3038 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

solve the simultaneous equations 3x+7y=18 and 7x+9y=8


Factorise x^2 + 10x + 24


Solve the simultaneous equations 4x + 2y =20 and 8x + 6y =45


Write 16 × 8^2x as a power of 2 in terms of x


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning