SOLUTION: Make a graph to estimate the solutions of the equation. Check the solutions algebraically. Show all work. x^2+12x+20=0

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Question 437258: Make a graph to estimate the solutions of the equation. Check the solutions algebraically. Show all work.
x^2+12x+20=0

Answer by Gogonati(855)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The graph of this function is a parabola, which opens up because a=1>0.
From its graph we see that the curve intersect the x-axis at (-10, 0) and (-2, 0).
Check: , for x=-10 and x=-2.

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