Question

Solve (x + 3)2 – 5 = 0 using the quadratic formula.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

(x+3)² -5 =0 , use the formula (a+b) ² = a²+b²+2ab

x²+9 +6x -5 =0 , combine like terms

x²+6x +4 =0, use the quadratic formula x = (-b±√b²-4ac)/2a

x= (-6 ±√6²-4*1*4)/2*1

x= (-6 ± √36-16) /2

x= (-6±√20)/2

x=(-6 +2√5)/2 and x=( -6-2√5) /2, factor 2 in the numerator and simplify

x= -3 +√5 and x= -3 -√5