SOLUTION: What is the solution set of the eqution x2 + 11x + 28 = 0

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Question 20675: What is the solution set of the eqution x2 + 11x + 28 = 0

Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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x%5E2+%2B+11x+%2B+28+=+0
First we need to factor the equation;
(x+4)(x+7)
Then we need to solve each equation for x;
1) x+4=0
x=-4
2) x+7=0
x=-7
So our solution set is;
x=-4
x=-7
Hope you understand
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