Find the value of the lesser root of x^2 + 12x + 35 = 0.

x = - 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x² + 12x + 35 = 0

Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 35) which sum to give the coefficient of the x- term (+ 12)

The factors are + 7 and + 5, since

7 × 5 = 35 and 7 + 5 = 12, thus

x² + 12x + 35 = 0

(x + 7)(x + 5) = 0 ← in factored form

Equate each factor to zero and solve for x

x + 7 = 0 ⇒ x = - 7

x + 5 = 0 ⇒ x = - 5

Thus the lesser root is x = - 7

-7

step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + 18x + 74 = (x + 9)^2 - 81 + 74

= (x + 9)^2 - 7.

so q = -7.

answer: it is d

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