Question

Solve for x in the equation x2 + 2x + 1 = 17.
O x=-11 15
O x=-14 17
O x=-2+2V5
O x=-1:13

Answer 1

Answer:

x = sqrt(17) - 1 or x = -1 - sqrt(17)

Step-by-step explanation:

Solve for x:

x^2 + 2 x + 1 = 17

Hint: | Factor the left hand side.

Write the left hand side as a square:

(x + 1)^2 = 17

Hint: | Eliminate the exponent on the left hand side.

Take the square root of both sides:

x + 1 = sqrt(17) or x + 1 = -sqrt(17)

Hint: | Look at the first equation: Solve for x.

Subtract 1 from both sides:

x = sqrt(17) - 1 or x + 1 = -sqrt(17)

Hint: | Look at the second equation: Solve for x.

Subtract 1 from both sides:

Answer:  x = sqrt(17) - 1 or x = -1 - sqrt(17)