SOLUTION: I have been trying to solve this problem for over 20 minutes can you please help I tried solving this problem X^2+5x+6 and I got -6 or 1 can you please help?

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Question 948790: I have been trying to solve this problem for over 20 minutes can you please help I tried solving this problem X^2+5x+6 and I got -6 or 1 can you please help?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, iela94:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you have x%5E2%2B5x%2B6=0 ?

Factor the quadratic expression, and then you can use Zero Product Rule.
%28what%29%28whatelse%29=x%5E2%2B5x%2B6=0 ?

HINT: What two integers have a product of 6 and a sum of 5 ?

Answer by iela94(4) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
factoring :x^2+5x+6
(x+3)(x+2)