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9.
Solve the equation by completing the square. Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. x2 + 2x = 15

A. 3, –5
B. 3.74, 4
C. 4, –4
D. 15, –17

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Answer:

x = 3 , x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given x^2 +2x=15 add 1 to both sides to get:

x^2 + 2x + 1 =16

(x+1)^2 = 16

x + 1 = ± [tex]\sqrt{16}[/tex] = ± 4

x = -1 ± 4

x = 3 or x = -5