Since the constant has been moved to the left side, you can move on to the next step which is adding (b/2)² to both sides of the equation.
h² + 14h + (14/2)² = -31 + (14/2)²
Simplify the parenthesis and exponent.
h² + 14h + 7² = -31 + 7²
h² + 14h + 49 = -31 + 49
h² + 14h + 49 = 18
Factor the expression of the left.
(h + 7)(h + 7) = 18
Take the square root of both sides.
√(h + 7)(h + 7) = ± √9 • 2
(h + 7) = ± 3√2
h + 7 = ± 3√2
Subtract 7 from both sides.
You solutions are:
h = -7 + 3√2 → -2.7573 → -2.76
h = -7 - 3√2 → -11.2426 → -11.24
2 feet is the minimum height it can be
Answer:
x = -11
Step-by-step explanation:
First, add three to both sides on the equation. Then, your equation becomes 55= -5x. Finally, divide both sides by -5 to get -11 = x. So, x equals -11. Hope this helps!
Hmm idk if this is what you need, but here we go: Amy is 5 years older than her brother, John. Her age is 19. How old is John?
x-John
x+5=19
x=19-5=14
John is 14.