Q. Solve for x. Enter the solutions from least to greatest.x2+12x+32=0 lesser x=□ greater x=□
Identify the quadratic equation: Identify the quadratic equation to be solved.We have the quadratic equation x2+12x+32=0.
Factor the quadratic equation: Factor the quadratic equation.We need to find two numbers that multiply to 32 and add up to 12. The numbers 4 and 8 satisfy these conditions because 4×8=32 and 4+8=12.So, we can write the equation as (x+4)(x+8)=0.
Solve for x using zero product property: Solve for x using the zero product property.If (x+4)(x+8)=0, then either x+4=0 or x+8=0.For x+4=0:Subtract 4 from both sides to solve for x.x+4−4=0−4x=−4For x+8=0:Subtract 8 from both sides to solve for x.x+8−8=0−8x=−8
Write the solutions in ascending order: Write the solutions in ascending order.The solutions are x=−8 and x=−4, with −8 being the lesser value and −4 being the greater value.
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