One root is already 0, because of the x outside the parentheses. Now you have to find 2 more roots with the equation x^2+7x+k that you found. Find a value of k that will work. So what two numbers will multiply to k and add to 7. That can be 12, since 3 x 4=12 and 3+4=7. x(x+3)(x+4) That will give you 3 real solutions. k=12