Algebra-2

Question Analysis
This question tests the student's ability to find the roots of a quadratic polynomial by factoring.

Key Concept Explanation
The roots (or zeros) of a polynomial are the values of for which the polynomial equals zero. For a quadratic polynomial , the roots can be found by factoring it into linear factors.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Factor the polynomial: .
2. Find two numbers that multiply to 35 and add to -12. These numbers are -5 and -7.
3. Write the polynomial as

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