We are given:

There seems to be nothing I can do to simplify this equation. However, I can factor out an
since they both have at least an
. Here is what we get:

This is in the simplest form I can get into. I cannot do anything more to simplify this expression. This is your final answer.
Answer:
x = -3+√5, -3-√5 (exact roots)
or x = -0.76, -5.24 to the nearest hundredth.
Step-by-step explanation:
x² + 6x = - 4
Completing the square:
(x + 3)^2 - 9 = -4
(x + 3)^2 = 5
x + 3 = +/-√5
x = - 3 + √5, - 3 - √5
Answer:
the price was reduced by 28%