Answer:
x = - 3, x = - 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
x² + 5x = - 6 ( add 6 to both sides )
x² + 5x + 6 = 0 ← in standard form
(x + 3)(x + 2) = 0 ← in factored form
Equate each factor to zero and solve for x
x + 3 = 0 ⇒ x = - 3
x + 2 = 0 ⇒ x = - 2
