Answer:
c
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:


Step-by-step explanation:
2x² +21x-61 = (x+7)²
expand
2x² + 21x - 61 = x² + 14x +49
move everything to one side
x² + 7x - 12 = 0
use quadratic formula

plug in the values

solve



Take away 3 from both sides,
x+3<-2
-3 -3
=x<-5
answer=x<-5
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