Question

Can you please give me the answer

Answer 1

Answer:

Your answer should be B.  x + -1 +- √17

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

x² + 2x + 1 = 17

Note that the quadratic on the left side is a perfect square, that is

(x + 1)² = 17 ( take the square root of both sides )

x + 1 = ± $\sqrt{17}$ ( subtract 1 from both sides )

x = - 1 ± $\sqrt{17}$ → B