Use the following quadratic equation to complete parts a - c below.
2x2 + 10x + 12 = 0.

a. Solve by factoring. Be sure to show your factored expression and then use the factors to solve for x.
b. Solve using the quadratic formula.
c. Describe the relationship between your answers for parts a and b.

Question

Use the following quadratic equation to complete parts a - c below. 
2x2 + 10x + 12 = 0. 

a. Solve by factoring. Be sure to show your factored expression and then use the factors to solve for x. 
b. Solve using the quadratic formula. 
c. Describe the relationship between your answers for parts a and b.

anonymous · Answer

First, factor: 2(x^2+5x+6) = 2(x + __)(x + __)

anonymous · Answer

So you want two numbers that add together to get 5 and multiply together to get 6.

tkhunny · Answer

6 doesn't factor very many ways.  It has to be one of them.

1*6
2*3

That's it.

anonymous · Answer

can someone explain part c?

tkhunny · Answer

Unique results don't care how you find them.  What do you think the relationship is?