chapter12 quiz algebra 1 answers mcdougal
on: Factor \( x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0 \). Answer: Find two numbers that multiply to 6 and add to 5: 2 and 3. Factor: \( (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0 \) Set each factor to zero: \( x + 2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -2 \) \( x + 3 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -3 \) Solution set: \( x = -2, -3 \) 3. Applying the Quadratic Formula Q