What is the answer if I will solve x ² + 14x +48=0

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Answer 1

x² + 14x + 48 = 0

a b c

(x + 6)(x + 8) = 0

You want to consider what two factors of c (in this case, 48) will also add up to equal b (in this case, 14). By using process of elimination we get 6*8 = 48 and 6+8 =14 validating our answer.

x = -6, x = -8

After we get (x + 6)(x + 8), we want to continue solving by equaling both equations to 0. This allows us to get x = -6, and x = -8.

Answer 2

x² + 14x + 48 = 0

(x + 6)(x + 8) = 0

x = -6 or x = -8