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OpenStudy (anonymous):

factor X^2+17X+60

OpenStudy (anonymous):

help please :(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, the answer is \[(x+5)(x+12)\] Factor it out and you'll see it's right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x^2 + 17x + 60 So, product=60 Sum=17 We know that, 12 x 5 =60 12 + 5=17 so, (x+5)(x+12) so, x= -5 or x=-12.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The answer is (x+12)(x+5)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Technically, vengeance921, we don't know that the system is equal to 0. ;)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh right >_>

OpenStudy (anonymous):

pebbles! Tell us who is right!?

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