We have x^2 + 2 · x · (11/2) + (11/2)^2 = - 24 + (11/2)^2;
Then, ( x + 11/2 )^2 = -24 + 121/4;
( x + 11/2 )^2 + 96/4 - 121/4 = 0;
( x + 11/2 )^2 - 25 / 4 = 0;
( x + 11/2 )^2 - (5/2)^2 = 0;
( x + 11/2 - 5/2)·( x + 11/2 + 5/2 ) = 0;
( x + 6/2 )·( x + 16/2 ) = 0;
( x + 3 )· ( x + 8 ) = 0;
x = - 3 or x = -8;
The first choice is the correct answer.
I wouldn’t trust the links to a “photo” like the people in the comments said. If you give me the equation of the line the question is taking about I could solve it for you.
Answer:
B) 9
Step-by-step explanation:
110 + 75 + 11x - 9 + 8x + 13 = 360
19x + 189 = 360
19x (+ 189 - 189) = 360 - 189
19x = 171
19x/19 = 171/19
x = 9
