Solve: x² − 7x + 12 = 0

A x = 2 and x = 6

B x = 3 and x = 4

C x = −3 and x = −4

D x = 1 and x = 12

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Factor: (x−3)(x−4) = 0 → x = 3 or x = 4.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Solve: x² − 7x + 12 = 0" is Option B: x = 3 and x = 4.

The other options — A) x = 2 and x = 6, C) x = −3 and x = −4, D) x = 1 and x = 12 — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Factor: (x−3)(x−4) = 0 → x = 3 or x = 4.

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Solve: x² − 7x + 12 = 0

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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