document.write( "Question 56786: what is the answer to: 3a squared + 21a + 30 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #38530 by Nate(3500)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3a^2 + 21a + 30 I will assume equals zero. \n" ); document.write( "3a^2 + 21a + 30 = 0 \n" ); document.write( "3a^2 + 21a = -30 \n" ); document.write( "a^2 + 7a = -10 \n" ); document.write( "(a + 7/2)^2 = 49/4 - 40/4 = 9/4 \n" ); document.write( "a + 7/2 = +- 3/2 \n" ); document.write( "a = -7/2 +- 3/2 \n" ); document.write( "a = -5 or a = -2 \n" ); document.write( " |