SOLUTION: How do I solve the following by factoring?: X^2 + 7x +10 = 0

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Question 164038: How do I solve the following by factoring?:
X^2 + 7x +10 = 0
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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X^2 + 7x +10 = 0
.
(x+2)(x+5) = 0
.
Now, if either of the two terms on the left is zero, the entire side will be zero.
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Two solutions, can be found:
(x+2) = 0
x = -2
.
(x+5) = 0
x = -5
.
Therefore,
x = {-5, -2}