SOLUTION: In the equation x^2+8x+12=(x+a)(x+b) is an integer. Find algebraically all possible values of b.

SOLUTION: In the equation x^2+8x+12=(x+a)(x+b) is an integer. Find algebraically all possible values of b.

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Question 965106: In the equation x^2+8x+12=(x+a)(x+b) is an integer. Find algebraically all possible values of b.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In the equation x^2+8x+12=(x+a)(x+b) is an integer. Find algebraically all possible values of b.
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x^2 + 8x + 12 = (x+6)(x+2)
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If a = 6, b = 2
If a = 2, b = 6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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