Question

Given the quadratic equation (x + p)²=49,where p is a constant,find the values of p if one of the roots of the equation is 4.

Answer 1

Answer:

-11, 3

Step-by-step explanation:

We know one of the roots are

$(x+ 4) {}^{2} = 49$

$x + 4 = - 7$

$x + 4 = 7$

$x = - 11$

or

$x = 3$