Answer:
Keith solve the equation correctly
Step-by-step explanation:
x² + 17x + 72 = 12 ( subtract 12 from both sides )
x² + 17x + 60 = 0 ← in standard form
Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 60) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 17)
The factors are + 12 and + 5 , since
12 × 5 = 60 and 12 + 5 = 17 , then
(x + 12)(x + 5) = 0 ← in factored form
Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x + 12 = 0 ⇒ x = - 12
x + 5 = 0 ⇒ x = - 5
The solutions of the equation are x = - 12, x = - 5