Solve for x in the equation x2+2x+1 = 17.

x=-1: V15

x=-11/17

X=-2=2.5

X=-11 13

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Madison Bright

28 December, 18:38

Solve for x in the equation x2+2x+1 = 17.

x=-1: V15

x=-11/17

X=-2=2.5

X=-11 13

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Henry Barber · Answer 1

x=-1

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2+2x=16=0

Use the quadratic formula to find the solutions.

-b±√b2-4 (ac) /

2a

Substitute the values

a=1, b=2, and c=-16 into the quadratic formula and solve for x

Solve for x in the equation x2+2x+1 = 17.x=-1: V15x=-11/17X=-2=2.5X=-11 13

Solve for x in the equation x2+2x+1 = 17.

x=-1: V15

x=-11/17

X=-2=2.5

X=-11 13