Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.x2+16x+63=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Identify the quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to solve.We have the quadratic equation x2+16x+63=0. We need to find two numbers that multiply to 63 and add up to 16.
Find two numbers: Find two numbers that multiply to 63 and add up to 16.The numbers 7 and 9 multiply to 63 (7×9=63) and add up to 16 (7+9=16).
Rewrite the quadratic equation: Rewrite the quadratic equation by splitting the middle term using the numbers found in Step 2.x2+7x+9x+63=0
Factor by grouping: Factor by grouping.Group the terms to factor by common terms:(x2+7x)+(9x+63)=0x(x+7)+9(x+7)=0
Factor out the common binomial factor: Factor out the common binomial factor.(x+7)(x+9)=0
Solve for x: Solve for x by setting each factor equal to zero.x+7=0 or x+9=0
Solve the first equation: Solve the first equation for x.x+7=0Subtract 7 from both sides:x=−7
Solve the second equation: Solve the second equation for x.x+9=0Subtract 9 from both sides:x=−9
Write the solutions: Write the solutions in ascending order.The solutions are x=−9 and x=−7.
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