Function f(x) = x^2 + 17x + 60. What is the solution set for f(x) = 0?

Answer 1

To solve the equation f(x) = 0, we can set the quadratic equation x^2 + 17x + 60 = 0.

We can factor this quadratic equation:

(x + 5)(x + 12) = 0

Setting each factor equal to zero:

x + 5 = 0 or x + 12 = 0

Solving for x:

x = -5 or x = -12

Therefore, the solution set for f(x) = 0 is {-5, -12}.