SOLUTION: Solve the following equation by using the quadratic formula. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest. If there is one solution with a multiplicity of two, enter it in both answer

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Question 437113: Solve the following equation by using the quadratic formula. (Enter solutions from smallest to largest. If there is one solution with a multiplicity of two, enter it in both answer boxes.)
x^2+7x+12=0
x = ?
x = ?
Please show me steps to get the answer. Thanks
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just use the quadratic formula with a = 1, b = 7, c = 12

x+=+%28-7+%2B-+sqrt%287%5E2+-+4%2A1%2A12%29%29%2F%282%2A1%29

x+=+%28-7+%2B-+1%29%2F2 = -4 or -3.