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7 October, 17:17

Explain the error in the Jerry's solution below. State the correct solution.

x (x + 6) = - 5

x = - 5 or x + 6 = - 5

x = - 11

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  1. 7 October, 17:32
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    The correct solution set to x (x+6) = - 5 is x = - 5 and x = - 6. x (x+6) = - 5 cannot be simplified any further, so just be sure to change the sign of the 6 because it is in parentheses.
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