Question

Solve the following quadratic equation for all values of x in simplest form !! Please answer this !!

Answer 1

Answer: x = 4.69/ x = (squareroot) 22

Steps

Quadratic Equation: 17 - x² = -5

Subtract 17 from both sides

17 - x² - 17 = -5 - 17

Simplify

-x² = -22

Divide both sides by -1

-x² / -1  =  -22 / -1

Simplify

x² = 22

x = (squareroot) 22 or

x = 4.69