Determine the slope of the line that passes through the points M(–3, 5) and N(1, 8). Represent the slope in decimal form.
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Answer:
x = -3 + , -3 -
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Isolate <em>x</em>'s
2x² + 12x = 7
Step 2: Factor
2(x² + 6x) = 7
x² + 6x = 7/2
Step 3: Complete the Square
x² + 6x + 9 = 7/2 + 9
(x + 3)² = 25/2
Step 4: Solve for <em>x</em>
√(x + 3)² = √25/2
x + 3 = 5√2/2
x = -3 ± 5√2/2