SOLUTION: x2 + 24x + 144 I came up with this, not sure if im on the right track (X +12) * (x + 12) = X^2 + 24 +144 = 0

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Question 301906: x2 + 24x + 144
I came up with this, not sure if im on the right track
(X +12) * (x + 12)
= X^2 + 24 +144 = 0

Answer by london maths tutor(243)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x2 + 24x + 144 = 0
1) Factorise the expression

this will give (x + 12)(x+12) = 0
2) Solutions:
x + 12 = 0
therefore, x = -12

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