Answer:
18x
Step-by-step explanation:
9 times 2x is 18x.
This one is so easy that your brain refuses to accept it.
It's looking for a harder answer, but can't find it !
You're totally correct, as far you went. x² + 2x does = -1
Now add ' 1 ' to each side: x² + 2x + 1 = 0
Can you factor that quadratic ?
Can you mash it through the quadratic formula ?
Actually, it's the simplest possible perfect square.
x² + 2x + 1 = (x + 1)²
So the solutions of x² + 2x + 1 = 0 are both x = -1 .
Don't say anything.
I know it's embarrassing.
Wait where’s the question?
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
We can combine the -7x and the -2x and the left side to get -9x and the 23 and 13 on the right side to get 36.
This gives us
-9x + 12 = 36
Subtacting 12 from both sides gives us
-9x = 24
dividing by -9 gives us
x = - 8/3
