+23 Let $x$ be a real number such that $x^2 + 7x + 12 \le 0.$ Find the largest possible value of $x^2 + 5x + 6.$
I gave up on this problem. The solution stated that once you factor the quadratic in the function (x+4)(x+3) and, you get -4<= x <= -3. Then you complete the square on x^2 + 5x + 6 to get \[x^2 + 5x + 6 = \left( x + \frac{5}{2} \right)^2 - \frac{1}{4}.\] Since the function decreased as it approaches -inf and increased as it approaches inf, the largest possible value of $x^2 + 5x + 6$ on the interval $-4 \le x \le -3$ occurs at $x = -4,$ which is $(-4)^2 + 5 \cdot (-4) + 6 = \boxed{2}.$
If the function increases when x increases, then why is the answer -4?
+129771 The first function will be < 0 on [-4, -3]
x^2 + 5x + 6 = ( x + 3) ( x + 2)
At x = -3 .... x^2 + 5x + 6 = (-3 + 3) (-3 + 2) = 0
At x = -4........x^2 + 5x + 6 = (-4 + 3) (-4 + 2) = 2
So x = -4 is correct
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