what is the answer to this math problem? algebra?

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what is the answer to this math problem? algebra?

x2 + 5x = -6 (x2 = x squared)

2007-03-27 16:01:52 · 2 answers · asked by lemonzap44 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

how do you solve for x

2007-03-27 16:05:11 · update #1

2 answers

x= -2

2007-03-27 16:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by balderarrow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

step 1:add 6 to both sides
x2+5x+6=0
step 2:factor equation
(x+2)(x+3)=0
step 3:find the value for x for each equation in parentheses
(x+2) x= -2
(x+3) x= -3
so the solutions are -2 and -3.

2007-03-27 16:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by Annuhhhhhh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋