Question

The first step in determining the solution to the system of equations, y = -x2 - 4x - 3 and y = 2x + 5, algebraically is to set the two equations equal as -x2 - 4x -3 = 2x + 5. What is the next step?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Next step is to gather 'like' terms

-x2 - 4x -3 = 2x + 5.

x^2 + (4x + 2x)   + (3+5)    = 0       then simplify

x^2 + 6x + 8     = 0        then factor

(x+4)(x+2) = 0  

so either of these terms = 0

x+4 = 0    means   x = -4

x+ 2 = 0 means  x = - 2