SOLUTION: y= -x^2 - 3x

SOLUTION: y= -x^2 - 3x - 2

Question 58301This question is from textbook elementary and intermediate algebra
: y= -x^2 - 3x - 2 This question is from textbook elementary and intermediate algebra

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y= -x^2 - 3x - 2
0=(-x-2)(x+1) [Set the entire equation equal to zero and factor]
.
-x-2=0 [Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x]
-x=2
x=-2
or
x+1=0
x=-1
So, x = -2 or -1
.
Check by plugging either value of x back into the original equation.

RELATED QUESTIONS
y = (3x) / (x +... (answered by math_tutor2020)

y=3x+2... (answered by darq)

y=x^2-3x+2 (answered by mananth)

y=3x(x+2)/x(x+2) (answered by checkley77)

y>x-2... (answered by RAY100)

y=-x^2+3x-3 (answered by solver91311)

y=x^2+3x+10 (answered by checkley71)

x=2... (answered by richwmiller)

y=-3x^2+x+1 (answered by KMST)