solve for x

x^2+7x + 12=0

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To solve for x, we need to factor the quadratic equation.

x^2 + 7x + 12 = 0

(x + 3)(x + 4) = 0

Now, we can set each factor to zero to solve for x:

x + 3 = 0
x = -3

x + 4 = 0
x = -4

Therefore, the solutions for x are x = -3 and x = -4.