MD Anonymous over 17 years ago [hidden] (x^2)+(6*x)+9=x+3(x^2)+(5*x)+6=0d=25-(4*6)=1x[1]=((-5)+1)/2=-3x[2]=((-5)-1)/2=-2ha! i`m genius^^ 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
MD Anonymous over 17 years ago [hidden] or, you could, you know, factor itx^2 + 6x + 9 = x + 3x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0(x + 2)(x + 3) = 0x = -2 or x = -3 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
MD Anonymous over 17 years ago [hidden] Factoring feels like cheating at times... 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
Dr Fine Rolo over 17 years ago [hidden] comment #32121Don't use him for reference, kids; that's wrong. 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
MD Anonymous over 17 years ago [hidden] Easier:x^2+6x+9=x+3(x+3)^2=x+3x+3=1x=-2 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
Dr Fine Rolo over 17 years ago [hidden] comment #33652Except you lost an answer. 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link
Joe Black about 16 years ago [hidden] Anonymous said:Easier:x^2+6x+9=x+3(x+3)^2=x+3x+3=1x=-2you divided by zero. 0 Reply Copy ID Copy Link