SOLUTION: I am suppose to solve the equation for x: x^2 + 6X = -5 This is what I have done: X^2 + 6X + 5 = 0 X = 6 X = -5? i AM CONFUSED Thanks, lackinmath

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Question 56612: I am suppose to solve the equation for x: x^2 + 6X = -5
This is what I have done:
X^2 + 6X + 5 = 0
X = 6
X = -5?
i AM CONFUSED
Thanks,
lackinmath
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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X^2+6X+5=0
(X+5)(X+1)=0
X+5=0
X=-5
X+1=0
X=-1
THEREFORE THE ANSWERS ARE -5 & -1