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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


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