Question

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Factor x2 + 12x + 35.
x2 + 12x + 35 =

Answer 1

(x + 7) (x + 5)

Explanation:

Factor the following:

x^2 + 12 x + 35

The factors of 35 that sum to 12 are 7 and 5. So, x^2 + 12 x + 35 = (x + 7) (x + 5):

Answer: (x + 7) (x + 5)