Answer:
s = - 1 ± 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
s² + 2s - 6 = 0 ( add 6 to both sides )
s² + 2s = 6
To complete the square
add ( half the coefficient of the s- term )² to both sides
s² + 2(1)s + 1 = 6 + 1
(s + 1)² = 7 ( take the square root of both sides )
s + 1 = ±
( subtract 1 from both sides )
s = - 1 ± 
Thus
s = - 1 -
, s = - 1 + 
Answer:
<h2>
£1,330.46</h2>
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the compound interest formula 
A = amount compounded after n years
P = principal (amount invested)
r = rate (in %)
t = time (in years)
n = time used to compound the money
Given P = £1200., r = 3.5%, t = 3years, n = 1 year(compounded annually)

Value of Charlie's investment after 3 years is £1,330.46
Total cost = 0.95 x $150 + $5.50 = $142.50 + $5.50 = $148