SOLUTION: How would you solve (2x+5)(x+1)=-1. I know I need to get the -1 on the other side, and make it equal zero, and I have a feeling I need to FOIL it out and then do trial and erro

Question 460793: How would you solve (2x+5)(x+1)=-1.
I know I need to get the -1 on the other side, and make it equal zero, and I have a feeling I need to FOIL it out and then do trial and error to solve, but all the solutions I get aren't working. I don't need the answer in graph form.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Your feeling is just right:

Got it?

John

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

The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism

RELATED QUESTIONS
Hey there, I have been given a simultaneous equations hwk, and have been doing fine up... (answered by ikleyn)

I need a little help on my homework. I tried them all and I know some of them are right i (answered by greenestamps,jim_thompson5910,ikleyn)

How do you know what to use to solve linear systems of equations? I've been doing... (answered by josgarithmetic)

I need some help with this problem. I have tried to work it and cannot seem to come up... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com,mangopeeler07)

solve by completing the square 3/8x^2 = 1/8 - x Get 0 on one side: 3/8x^2 + x - 1/8 = 0 (answered by Alan3354,Earlsdon,richwmiller)

I need to solve the following problems using substitution. Do I need to get the y on one... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

I am taking the GRE test and it has been a loooong time since my high school math. I am... (answered by Theo)

There is a certain number such that 1/3 of the number, plus 1/4 of the number, plus 1/5... (answered by venugopalramana)

x^2-2x+3/x+1 is less than or equal to 1. I know i have to get 1 on the other side so i... (answered by MathLover1)