find the factorization of the polynomial below. Enter each factor as a polynomial in descending order.

x^2 + 5x + 6

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find the factorization of the polynomial below. Enter each factor as a polynomial in descending order.

x^2 + 5x + 6

anonymous · Answer

(x+3)(x+2) ... do you understand how to factor trinomials? I'll be more than happy to explain if you need

anonymous · Answer

I think I do. d: I kinda just learn as I go.

anonymous · Answer

x^2 + 7x + 12

would that be (x+4)(x+3)? Because it equals 7?

anonymous · Answer

heh ok, I'll give you a quick break down then :P It's x^2 so you'll want (x+,- ) (x+,- ) to determine what number and what sign you want in the parenthesis you'll have to find two numbers that both add to 5 and multiply to 6. +3 and +2 satisfy both of those requirements so we use (x+3)(x+2)

anonymous · Answer

Yes indeed, (x+4)(x+3) is correct for that problem because not only does 4+3=7 but also 4*3=12 so they will work

anonymous · Answer

Seems like you got it :)