SOLUTION: Question - Solve: 2(x + 1) - (x^2 + 3x + 6) + x^2 = 0 The answer is x = - 4

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Question 1163500: Question - Solve: 2(x + 1) - (x^2 + 3x + 6) + x^2 = 0
The answer is x = - 4

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josgarithmetic:
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Distribute the 2 across the first parenthetical. Distribute the minus 1 across the second parenthetical. Collect like terms. Solve the linear equation in x that remains.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


Answer by josgarithmetic(39625)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2(x + 1) - (x^2 + 3x + 6) + x^2 = 0
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