Answer: Hi!
Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
12x^2 + 54x = −42
Step 1: Subtract -42 from both sides.
12x^2 + 54x − (−42) = − 42 − (−42)
12x^2 + 54x + 42 = 0
Step 2: Factor left side of equation.
6(2x + 7)(x + 1) = 0
Step 3: Set factors equal to 0.
2x + 7 = 0 or x + 1 = 0
You have two answers.
x = −7/2 or x = −1
Hope this helps!