SOLUTION: how do I factor this x^2+5x+7

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Question 82757: how do I factor this x^2+5x+7
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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you would factor by finding two integers whose product is 7 and whose sum is 5

since there are no such integers, you could use the quadratic formula to find the factors