SOLUTION: Solve the equation by a method of your choice: x2 +5x + 6 = 0 If there are two solutions, separate the solutions by a comma.

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Question 599597: Solve the equation by a method of your choice: x2 +5x + 6 = 0
If there are two solutions, separate the solutions by a comma.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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x^2 +5x + 6 = 0
solve by factoring:
(x+2)(x+3) = 0
setting each term to zero, we find our two solutions:
x+2=0
x = -1
AND
x+3 = 0
x = -3
.
Answer: x=-1, x=-3