SOLUTION: If X<0 and X to the 2nd power + 6x + 6 =22 then what is X+3

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Question 863580: If X<0 and X to the 2nd power + 6x + 6 =22 then what is X+3
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X%5E2%2B6X%2B6=22
X%5E2%2B6X-16=0
%28X%2B8%29%28X-2%29=0
Two solutions:
X%2B8=0
X=-8
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X-2=0
X=2
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So X%3C0 is X=-8 and X%2B3=-5