Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.x2+12x+27=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Identify quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.The given quadratic equation is x2+12x+27=0. We need to find two numbers that multiply to 27 and add up to 12.
Factor the quadratic equation: Factor the quadratic equation.To factor x2+12x+27, we look for two numbers that multiply to 27 (the constant term) and add up to 12 (the coefficient of x). The numbers 3 and 9 satisfy these conditions because 3×9=27 and 3+9=12.So, we can write the equation as (x+3)(x+9)=0.
Solve for x using factored form: Solve for x using the factored form.We have (x+3)(x+9)=0. Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x:x+3=0 or x+9=0.
Solve first equation x+3=0: Solve the first equation x+3=0.Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate x:x+3−3=0−3x=−3
Solve second equation x+9=0: Solve the second equation x+9=0.Subtract 9 from both sides to isolate x:x+9−9=0−9x=−9
Write solutions in ascending order: Write the solutions in ascending order.The solutions are x=−9 and x=−3. Since −9 is less than −3, the solutions in ascending order are −9, −3.
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