Answer:
w = - 5, w = - 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
w² + 8w + 15 = 0
Consider the factors of the constant term (+ 15) which sum to give the coefficient of the w- term (+ 8)
The factors are + 5 and + 3 , since
5 × 3 = 15 and 5 + 3 = 8 , thus
(w + 5)(w + 3) = 0 ← in factored form
Equate each factor to zero and solve for w
w + 5 = 0 ⇒ w = - 5
w + 3 = 0 ⇒ w = - 3
